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Official title Single and Multiple Ascending Doses of NTX-253 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Stable Schizophrenia

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07344948

What this study is testing

What is NTX-253?

NTX-253 is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for healthy participants.

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
This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of NTX-253 following oral administration in both healthy adult participants as well as adult participants with stable schizophrenia.
  • Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
  • 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 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Primary
  • Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female participants, ages 18-55 who are not of childbearing potential, with a truly abstinent lifestyle, or...
  • Part 1 a/b, Part 2 Cohort 7 only: Body mass index (BMI) within the range ≥18.0 to ≤30.0 kg/m2
  • Participants in the food effect cohort must be willing to eat a single high fat breakfast
  • (Part 2 only): Stable schizophrenia participants (schizophrenia cohorts only)

You likely can't join if

  • (Part 1a/b, Part 2 Healthy): History of or current clinically significant medical or mental illness
  • Cancer diagnosis/treatment in the past 7 years
  • Acute or chronic gastrointestinal conditions that would interfere with drug tolerance or absorption
  • Any clinically significant, abnormal 12 lead ECG
  • Part 2: Any primary DSM-5TR disorder other than schizophrenia
  • Participants with schizophrenia who are considered resistant/refractory to antipsychotic treatment by history; history of clozapine use.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Primary
  • Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female participants, ages 18-55 who are not of childbearing potential, with a truly abstinent lifestyle, or agrees to use medically acceptable forms of birth control
  • Part 1 a/b, Part 2 Cohort 7 only: Body mass index (BMI) within the range ≥18.0 to ≤30.0 kg/m2
  • Participants in the food effect cohort must be willing to eat a single high fat breakfast
  • (Part 2 only): Stable schizophrenia participants (schizophrenia cohorts only)
  • Body mass index (BMI) within the range ≥17.5 to ≤36.0 kg/m2
  • Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score \<80 at screening Primary
What rules you out
  • (Part 1a/b, Part 2 Healthy): History of or current clinically significant medical or mental illness
  • Cancer diagnosis/treatment in the past 7 years
  • Acute or chronic gastrointestinal conditions that would interfere with drug tolerance or absorption
  • Any clinically significant, abnormal 12 lead ECG
  • Part 2: Any primary DSM-5TR disorder other than schizophrenia
  • Participants with schizophrenia who are considered resistant/refractory to antipsychotic treatment by history; history of clozapine use.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Los Alamitos, California, 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 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Los Alamitos, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.