Recruiting PHASE2 Schizophrenia

New treatment option for Schizophrenia

Official title A Study to Assess Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and How Oral Emraclidine Moves Through the Body in Adult Participants With Schizophrenia

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07145918

What this study is testing

What is Emraclidine?

Emraclidine is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for schizophrenia.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
Schizophrenia is a common and severe psychiatric illness characterized by extreme disturbances of cognition and thought, affecting language, perception and sense of self. This study will assess adverse events, change in disease activity, and how oral emraclidine moves through the body in adult participants with schizophrenia Emraclidine is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of schizophrenia.
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 65

You may be able to join if

  • BMI within 18 to 40 kg/m2 (inclusive of both values), and body weight \> 50 kg (110 lbs).
  • (Part A only): Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score \< 80 at Screening and at Baseline
  • (Part B only): Participant experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychotic symptoms with onset less than 2 months prior to Screening
  • (Part B only): Participant must have a PANSS total score from 80 to 120, inclusive, at Screening and at Baseline
  • (Part B only): Participant MUST have a score of ≥ 4 (moderate or greater) for ≥ 2 of the following PANSS Positive Scale items at Screening and at...

You likely can't join if

  • Any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia (current nicotine use disorder and caffeine use disorder are allowed) within 12 months before...
  • History of clozapine exposure.
  • History of treatment resistance to schizophrenia medications, defined as failure to respond to 2 or more adequate courses of pharmacotherapy (a...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • BMI within 18 to 40 kg/m2 (inclusive of both values), and body weight \> 50 kg (110 lbs).
  • (Part A only): Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score \< 80 at Screening and at Baseline
  • (Part B only): Participant experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychotic symptoms with onset less than 2 months prior to Screening
  • (Part B only): Participant must have a PANSS total score from 80 to 120, inclusive, at Screening and at Baseline
  • (Part B only): Participant MUST have a score of ≥ 4 (moderate or greater) for ≥ 2 of the following PANSS Positive Scale items at Screening and at Baseline
  • (Part B only): Participant must have a Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGIS) score ≥ 4 (at least moderately ill) at Screening and Baseline
What rules you out
  • Any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia (current nicotine use disorder and caffeine use disorder are allowed) within 12 months before Screening.
  • History of clozapine exposure.
  • History of treatment resistance to schizophrenia medications, defined as failure to respond to 2 or more adequate courses of pharmacotherapy (a minimum of 4 weeks at an adequate dose per the label) within the last 12...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
  • Garden Grove, California, United States
  • Glendale, California, United States
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
  • Marlton, New Jersey, United States
  • Austin, Texas, United States
  • Richardson, Texas, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Garden Grove, California, United States; Glendale, California, United States; Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; Marlton, New Jersey, United States; Austin, Texas, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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