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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07038876

NCT07038876 A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of ML-007C-MA for the Treatment of Inpatient Adults With Schizophrenia

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NCT ID NCT07038876
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor MapLight Therapeutics
Condition Schizophrenia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2025-06-27
Primary Completion 2026-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 64 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PlaceboML-007C-MA BIDML-007C-MA QD

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-27 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

ML-007C-MA-211 is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of orally administered ML-007C-MA in inpatient adult participants aged 18 to 64 years with schizophrenia experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychosis. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of ML-007C-MA compared with placebo in the treatment of subjects with inadequately controlled symptoms of schizophrenia as measured by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Total Score.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia based on the DSM-5 criteria that is confirmed by semi-structured clinical interview (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for DSM-5). 2. Participant may benefit from hospitalization or is currently hospitalized due to an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia symptoms, with exacerbation onset within 2 months of Screening. If the participant is already hospitalized for acute exacerbation of schizophrenia at Screening, they must have been inpatient for less than 2 weeks at the start of Screening. 3. At Screening and Baseline, schizophrenia symptoms are at least moderate in severity and persistent, as defined by the PANSS and CGI-S. 4. Participant is willing and able to be confined to an inpatient setting for the study duration, follow instructions, and adhere to protocol requirements. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has any DSM-5 disorder, other than schizophrenia, within 12 months before Screening that is primarily responsible for the current symptoms or functional impairment. 2. Participant has any psychiatric hospitalization(s) for more than 30 days (cumulative) during the 90 days before Screening and/or current involuntary hospitalization or incarceration. 3. Participant received any antipsychotic medication or prohibited therapy within the Screening Period unless discontinued before Baseline. 4. Participant has current evidence of a clinically significant and/or unstable medical comorbidity at Screening or Baseline. 5. Participant is at an elevated risk of suicidal behavior. 6. Participant has a known or likely allergy or other intolerance to ML-007C-MA, its active ingredients or their excipients or has a known or likely severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema) to any drug that could pose a risk to the participant in this study. 7. Participant has a DSM-5 diagnosis of moderate to severe substance use disorder (except tobacco or caffeine use disorder) within the 12 months before Screening (confirmed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview). 8. Participation in a clinical research study involving the administration of an investigational or marketed drug, biological product, or device within 90 days of Baseline, or concomitant active participation in an investigational study involving no drug, biological product, or device. Participants who have previously participated in a study with ML-007 may not participate. 9. Participant is at elevated risk of violent or destructive behavior based on participant history and investigator judgment.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Clinical Trials Contact Center

✉ ML-007C-MA-SCZ@maplightrx.com

📞 +1 650 839 4385

Principal Investigator

MapLight Therapeutics

STUDY DIRECTOR

MapLight Therapeutics

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07038876 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Schizophrenia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07038876 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07038876 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07038876 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ML-007C-MA-SCZ@maplightrx.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07038876 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Little Rock, United States, Bellflower, United States, Culver City, United States, Garden Grove, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07038876 clinical trial?

NCT07038876 is sponsored by MapLight Therapeutics. The principal investigator is MapLight Therapeutics at MapLight Therapeutics. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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