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Liafensine
Small molecule
Evidence outlook · lead readout
ENLIGHTEN (NCT05113771) · Treatment Resistant Depression
The completed lead evidence has the design features that historically survive confirmatory trials: randomized, controlled, and adequately powered against a prespecified clinically accepted endpoint.
ENLIGHTEN (NCT05113771): The study randomized 197 participants to two liafensine doses or placebo, with participants and investigators blinded to treatment. Its primary clinical endpoint, change in MADRS score at Day 42 in DGM4-positive patients, favored combined liafensine over placebo with statistical significance, supporting a strong evidence grade.
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Competitive landscape
62 competitors in this universe: 2 direct rivals (same mechanism and indication), 0 same-class, 60 same-indication; 23 further along in development.
| Drug | Stage | Modality | Mechanism | Evidence signal | Reported efficacygraded featured trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liafensine: this drug | Phase 2 | Small molecule | Serotonin/norepinephrine/dopamine transporter | ||
| Ansofaxine Hydrochloride | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Serotonin/norepinephrine/dopamine transporter | ||
| JNJ-89495120 | Phase 2 | Small molecule | Serotonin/norepinephrine/dopamine transporter | ||
| Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) | Approved | Small molecule | Dopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor | ||
| Cariprazine (Vraylar) | Approved | Small molecule | Dopamine D3/D2 receptor (partial agonist) | ||
| Cyclobenzaprine (Tonmya) | Approved | Small molecule | 5-HT2A, α1-adrenergic, H1-histaminergic, and M1-muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (functional antagonism) | ||
| Dextromethorphan / Bupropion (Auvelity) | Approved | Small molecule | sigma-1/NMDA | ||
| Esketamine (Spravato) | Approved | Small molecule | NMDA receptor | ||
| Lumateperone (Caplyta) | Approved | Small molecule | Serotonin 5-HT2A / dopamine D1-D2 receptor | ||
| Olanzapine / Fluoxetine (Symbyax) | Approved | Small molecule | Dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist); serotonin transporter (reuptake inhibitor) | ||
| Solriamfetol (Sunosi) | Approved | Small molecule | Dopamine/norepinephrine transporter | ||
| Vortioxetine (Trintellix) | Approved | Small molecule | Serotonin transporter + multiple 5-HT receptors | ||
| Ammoxetine | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Serotonin/norepinephrine transporter | ||
| AV-101 | Phase 3 | Small molecule | NMDA receptor | ||
| Azetukalner | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Kv7 potassium channel | ||
| Brenipatide | Phase 3 | Peptide | GLP-1/GIP receptor (dual) |
…and 47 more. Research shows the complete landscape.
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All registered studies
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