The study consisted of two periods: a screening period of 1 week and a double-blind treatment period (8 weeks). After the screening period, 588 enrolled subjects were randomized into one of 3 study groups in the 1:1:1 ratio, 2 LY03005 treatment groups with different dose or 1 placebo group. Subjects were given investigatory drug or placebo according to the protocol, followed up at the end of 1, 2, 4 6, and 8 weeks.
The purpose of this study is to determine if LY03005 is effective and safe in improve MADRS score, as compared to placebo (no medicine) in participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)