Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Fixed-Dose Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of 3 Doses of Lu AA21004 in Acute Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of vortioxetine, once daily (QD), in patients with Major Depressive Disorder.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Suffers from a major depressive episode recurrent as the primary diagnosis according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria.
* Has a Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score of 26 or greater at Screening and Baseline Visits.
* Has a Clinical Global Impression - Severity of Illness (CGI-S) score of 4 or greater at Screening and Baseline Visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has previously participated in a Lu AA21004 clinical study.
* Has 1 or more the following:

  * Any current psychiatric disorder other than Major Depressive Disorder as defined in the DSM-IV
  * Current or past history of: manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
  * Diagnosis of alcohol or other substance disorder (except nicotine and caffeine) as defined in the DSM-IV-TR that has not been in sustained full remission for at least years prior to screening (participant must also have negative urine drug screen prior to Baseline).
  * Presence or history of a clinically significant neurological disorder (including epilepsy)
  * Neurodegenerative disorder.
  * Any Axis II disorder that might compromise the study.
* Has a thyroid stimulating hormone value outside the normal range at the Screening Visit that is deemed clinically significant by the investigator.
* Has clinically significant abnormal vital signs as determined by the investigator.
* Has an abnormal Electrocardiogram.
* Has an alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase or total bilirubin level greater than 1.5 times the upper limits of normal.
* Has a previous history of cancer that had been in remission for less than 5 years prior to the first dose of study medication.
* Has a disease or takes medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the assessments of safety, tolerability, or efficacy.
* Has a known history of or currently has increased intraocular pressure or is at risk of acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
* Has a clinically significant unstable illness, for example, hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency, or a cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, rheumatologic, immunologic, infectious, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, or metabolic disturbance. For the purposes of this protocol the following conditions are considered unstable due to the potential impact on assessment of MDD response: pain disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and obstructive sleep apnea.
* Has a significant risk of suicide according to the investigator's opinion.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* MDE as primary diagnosis according to DSM-IV-TR criteria (classification code 296.xx)
* Current MDE duration of at least 3 months and less than 12 months
* The patient has a MADRS total score \>=30

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any current psychiatric disorder other than MDD as defined in the DSM-IV TR
* Any substance disorder within the previous 6 months
* Female patients of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception
* Use of any psychoactive medication 2 weeks prior to screening and during the study

Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Has a primary diagnosis of major depressive episode according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria.
* The reported duration of the current major depressive episode is at least 3 months.
* Has a Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score ≥26.
* A male or a female of childbearing potential who is sexually active agrees to use adequate contraception from Screening throughout the duration of the study and for 1 month after the last dose of study medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has 1 or more the following:

  * Any current psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder as defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
  * Current or past history of: manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder, including major depression with psychotic features, mental retardation, organic mental disorders, or mental disorders due to a general medical condition as defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
  * Any substance disorder (except nicotine and caffeine) within the previous 6 months as defined in the DSM-IV-TR. (must have negative urine drug screen prior to Baseline).
  * Presence or history of a clinically significant neurological disorder (including epilepsy).
  * Neurodegenerative disorder (Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington disease, etc).
* Has a significant risk of suicide according to the investigator's opinion or has a score ≥5 on item 10 (suicidal thoughts) of the Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, or has made a suicide attempt in the previous 6 months.
* Currently receiving formal cognitive or behavioral therapy, systematic psychotherapy, or plans to initiate such therapy during the study.
* Has a clinically significant unstable illness.
* Has previously failed to respond to adequate treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and/or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
* Has received electroconvulsive therapy within 6 months prior to Screening.
* Has an alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, or total bilirubin level \> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
* Has a serum creatinine of \> 1.5 × upper limit of normal.
* Has a previous history of cancer that had been in remission for less than 5 years.
* Has thyroid stimulating hormone value outside the normal range.
* Has an abnormal electrocardiogram.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient has recurrent MDD as the primary diagnosis according to DSM-IV-TR™ criteria (classification code 296.3x)
* The patient has a MADRS total score \>=26
* The patient has a CGI-S score \>=4
* The patient has had the current episode of MDE for \>3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any current anxiety psychiatric disorder as defined in the DSM-IV TR
* Current diagnosis or history of manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder, including major depression with psychotic features, mental retardation, organic mental disorders, or mental disorders due to a general medical condition as defined in the DSM-IV TR
* Current diagnosis or history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence (excluding nicotine or caffeine) as defined in the DSM-IV TR
* Use of any psychoactive medication 2 weeks prior to screening and during the study
* The patient is at significant risk of suicide or has a score \>=5 on Item 10 (suicidal thoughts) of the MADRS, or has attempted suicide within 6 months prior to the Screening Visit

Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Answer: C