A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adolescents (EMERGENT TEEN)

ConditionSchizophrenia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age13-17
SponsorBristol-Myers Squibb

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT for treatment of Schizophrenia in adolescents.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of schizophrenia as defined by the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition,Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria, confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime version (K-SADS-PL) and experiencing symptoms of psychosis at screening (Visit 1).

PANSS total score of at least 70 at screening (Visit 1) and randomization (Visit 2).

Participant has a CGI-S score of ≥ 4 at screening (Visit 1) and randomization (Visit 2).

Disqualifiers

Any primary DSM-5-TR disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening.

History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic impairment, renal, hematologic, GI, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, or oncologic disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the participant or the validity of the study results.

All grades of hepatic impairment (mild [Child-Pugh Class A], moderate [Child-Pugh Class B], and severe [Child-Pugh Class C]). Participants with known intellectual disability defined as an IQ less than 70; or, either clinical evidence or known social or school history indicative of intellectual disability.

Any neurological disorder, except for Tourette's Syndrome.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • KarXT
  • KarXT Matching Placebo

Treatment groups

166 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators