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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06882785

NCT06882785 A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT in Acutely Psychotic Japanese Adult Participants With Schizophrenia

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NCT ID NCT06882785
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Bristol-Myers Squibb
Condition Schizophrenia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2025-06-10
Primary Completion 2028-09-23

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
KarXTPlacebo

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-10 with a primary completion date of 2028-09-23.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT in acutely psychotic Japanese adult participants with schizophrenia

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria * Participants must have a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia established by a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders⎯Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria and confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). * Participants must have a PANSS total score between 80 and 120, inclusive. * Participants must have a CGI-S score of ≥ 4. Exclusion Criteria * Participants must not have any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening. * Participants must not be newly diagnosed or experiencing their first treated episode of schizophrenia. * Participants must not have any history or presence of clinically significant medical conditions. * Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com

✉ Clinical.Trials@bms.com

📞 855-907-3286

Principal Investigator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

STUDY DIRECTOR

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06882785 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 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 NCT06882785 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 250 participants.

Is NCT06882785 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06882785 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Clinical.Trials@bms.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06882785 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Kōnan, Japan, Nagoya, Japan, Toyoake, Japan, Toyoake, Japan and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06882785 clinical trial?

NCT06882785 is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The principal investigator is Bristol-Myers Squibb at Bristol-Myers Squibb. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.

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