Drugs / Onfasprodil
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Onfasprodil

also known as MIJ821 · CAD-9271 · MIJ821-NX · NVP-MIJ821-NX

Small molecule

Developed for
major depressive disorder
Investigated by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Trials 4 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT05666687 Jan → Nov 2023 major depressive disorder Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 23 trials
Phase 2 NCT05454410 Mar → Nov 2023 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04722666 Jul 2021 → Sep 2023 major depressive disorder Novartis Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03756129 Feb 2019 → Mar 2020 major depressive disorder Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 8 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as Onfasprodil Onfasprodil (MIJ821) is a highly potent and novel selective NR2B subunit negative allosteric modulator.” PMID 40767837 Aug 2025
Known as CAD-9271 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5095074
Known as MIJ821 “Onfasprodil (MIJ821) is a highly potent and novel selective NR2B subunit negative allosteric modulator.” PMID 40767837 Aug 2025
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NCT04722666

NCT05454410

NCT05666687

Known as MIJ821-NX ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5095074
Known as NVP-MIJ821-NX ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL5095074
Action Inhibit “Onfasprodil (MIJ821) is a highly potent and novel selective NR2B subunit negative allosteric modulator.” PMID 40767837 Aug 2025
Modality Small molecule CHEMBL5095074
Route Intravenous “Adults with TRD who did not respond to ≥2 antidepressants were randomized (3:3:3:3:6:4) to receive a 40-minute intravenous infusion of onfasprodil 0.16 mg/kg weekly (n = 11),...” PMID 40767837 Aug 2025