SchizophreniaPhase 3NCT04820309
An Open-label Study to Assess the Long-term Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of KarXT in Adult Patients With Schizophrenia (EMERGENT-5)
A Phase 3 study testing Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules in people with Schizophrenia, run by Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company at 117 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, 56-week, outpatient, open-label (OL) study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of KarXT in de novo subjects with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) schizophrenia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Schizophrenia
- What is being tested?
- Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 566 participants
- Where
- 117 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 2 Jun 2021to 24 May 2024
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Subject is aged 18 to 65 years at screening.
- Subject is capable of providing informed consent.
- A signed informed consent form (ICF) must be provided before any study assessments are performed.
- Subject must be fluent in (oral and written) the language of the ICGF to consent.
- Subject has a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia established by a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation based on the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association 2013) criteria and confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorder Studies (MINI) version 7.0.2.
- Subject has not required psychiatric hospitalization, acute crisis intervention, or other increase in level of care due to symptom exacerbation within 8 weeks of screening and is psychiatrically stable in the opinion of the investigator.
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- PANSS total score ≤ 80 at screening and Baseline Visit B (Day 0).
- Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) score of ≤ 4 at screening and Baseline Visit B (Day 0).
- At the time of screening, or at any time within the 30 days prior to screening, the subject must have received an oral antipsychotic medication daily at a dose and frequency consistent with the drug label.
- In the opinion of the investigator, it is clinically appropriate for the subject to discontinue current antipsychotic therapy and initiate experimental treatment with KarXT.
- Subject is willing and able, in the opinion of the investigator, to discontinue all antipsychotic medications prior to baseline visit.
- Subject has an identified reliable informant willing to be able to address some questions related to certain study visits, if needed. An informant may not be necessary if the subject has been the patient of the investigator for ≥1 year.
- At Day 0, subject will have been off lithium therapy for at least 2 weeks and must have discontinued all oral antipsychotic medications.
- Subjects taking a long-acting injectable antipsychotic could not have received a dose of medication for at least 12 weeks (24 weeks for paliperidone palmitate) before Day 0.
- Body mass index must be ≥ 18 and ≤ 40 kg/m2.
- Subject resides in a stable living situation and is anticipated to remain in a stable living situation for the duration of study enrollment, in the opinion of the investigator.
- Women of childbearing potential or men with sexual partners of childbearing potential must be willing and able to use at least 1 highly effective method of contraception during the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of KarXT. Sperm donation is not allowed for 30 days after the final dose of KarXT.
Who cannot join
- Any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening (confirmed using MINI version 7.0.2 at screening).
- Subject has a history of moderate to severe alcohol use disorder or a substance (other than nicotine or caffeine) use disorder within the past 12 months or a positive urine drug screen (UDS) for a substance other than cannabis at screening or baseline.
- History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, or oncologic disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results
- Subject has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cirrhosis, biliary duct abnormalities, hepatobiliary carcinoma, and/or active hepatic viral infections based on either medical history or liver function test results.
- History or high risk of urinary retention, gastric retention, or narrow-angle glaucoma
- History of irritable bowel syndrome (with or without constipation) or serious constipation requiring treatment within the last 6 months
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- Risk for suicidal behavior during the study as determined by the investigator's clinical assessment and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
- Clinically significant abnormal finding from the physical examination, medical history, ECG, or clinical laboratory results at screening.
- Subjects cannot currently (within 5 half-lives before Day 0) be receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors, anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, centrally active anticholinergics, or any other psychoactive medications other than daily antipsychotic maintenance therapy. As-needed anxiolytics and/or sleep aids are permitted. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors taken at stable dose may be permitted.
- Subject has a history of treatment resistance to schizophrenia medications defined as failure to respond to 2 adequate courses of pharmacotherapy (a minimum of 4 weeks at an adequate dose per the label) within the past 12 months or having received clozapine within the past 3 years
- Pregnant, lactating, or less than 3 months postpartum.
- If, in the opinion of the investigator (and/or Sponsor), subject is unsuitable for enrollment in the study or subject has any finding that, in the view of the investigator (and/or Sponsor), may compromise the safety of the subject or affect his/her ability to adhere to the protocol visit schedule or fulfill visit requirements.
- Subjects has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within 2 weeks of screening.
- Subject has extreme concerns relating to global pandemics, such as COVID-19, that preclude study participation.
- Subject has had psychiatric hospitalization(s) for more than 30 days (cumulative) within the 6 months before screening.
- Subject has prior exposure to KarXT.
- Risk of violent or destructive behavior.
- Current involuntary hospitalization or incarceration.
Trial locations and contacts
117 sites in 2 countries.
117 sites in 2 countries
United States116 sites
Local Institution - 011-240
Anaheim, California, 92805-5854
Advanced Research Center, Inc.
Anaheim, California, 92805
Local Institution - 011-232
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-3205
Michigan Clinical Research Institute PC
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105
Local Institution - 011-259
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328
Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328
Atlanta Center for Medical Research
Atlanta, Georgia, 30331
Local Institution - 011-237
Atlanta, Georgia, 30331
Community Clinical Research
Austin, Texas, 78754
Local Institution - 011-243
Austin, Texas, 78754
BioBehavioral Research of Austin P.C.
Austin, Texas, 78759
BioBehavioral Research of Austin
Austin, Texas, 78759
Local Institution - 011-209
Bellevue, Washington, 98007-4879
Northwest Clinical Research Center
Bellevue, Washington, 98007
Clinical Innovations, Inc
Bellflower, California, 90706
Local Institution - 011-222
Bellflower, California, 90706
Local Institution - 011-263
Bellflower, California, 90706
Hassman Research Institute
Berlin, New Jersey, 08009
Local Institution - 011-230
Berlin, New Jersey, 08009
Local Institution - 011-257
Cerritos, California, 90703
Local Institution - 011-204
Chicago, Illinois, 60640-5017
Uptown Research Institute
Chicago, Illinois, 60640
ATP Clinical Research Inc
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
ATP Clinical Research, Inc.
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Local Institution - 011-206
Culver City, California, 90230
ProScience Research Group
Culver City, California, 90230
Local Institution - 011-218
Dayton, Ohio, 45417
Midwest Clinical Research Center
Dayton, Ohio, 45417
Local Institution - 011-235
Decatur, Georgia, 30030-2549
InSite Clinical Research, LLC
DeSoto, Texas, 75115
Local Institution - 011-236
DeSoto, Texas, 75115
Cedar Clinical Research
Draper, Utah, 84020
Local Institution - 011-260
Everett, Washington, 98201
Local Institution - 011-226
Flowood, Mississippi, 39170
Precise Research Centers
Flowood, Mississippi, 39170
Local Institution - 011-258
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
Psychiatric Consultants
Franklin, Tennessee, 37067
CBH Health, LLC
Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877
Local Institution - 011-211
Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877
Local Institution - 011-253
Garden Grove, California, 92845
Local Institution - 011-202
Glendale, California, 91206-4282
Behavioral Clinical Research, Inc.
Glendale, California, 91206
Local Institution - 011-224
Hallandale, Florida, 33009
Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach
Hallandale, Florida, 33009
Clinical Trials of America
Hickory, North Carolina, 28601
Local Institution - 011-261
Hollywood, Florida, 33024
Homestead Research Institute, Inc.
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Local Institution - 011-231
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Omega Clinical Trials
La Habra, California, 90631-3842
Omega Clinical Trials
La Habra, California, 90631
Altea Research Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102
Local Institution - 011-239
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102
Local Institution - 011-238
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211-3702
Woodland International Research Group
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211
Alliance for Wellness dba Alliance for Research
Long Beach, California, 90807
Alliance for Wellness
Long Beach, California, 90807
Hassman Research Institute
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053
Local Institution - 011-249
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053
Suburban Research Associates
Media, Pennsylvania, 19063
Local Institution - 011-203
Miami, Florida, 33122-1335
Premier Clinical Research Institute
Miami, Florida, 33122
Central Miami Medical Institute
Miami, Florida, 33125
Local Institution - 011-215
Miami, Florida, 33125
Local Institution - 011-220
Miami, Florida, 33165
Phoenix Medical Research
Miami, Florida, 33165
Innovative Clinical Research
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016
Local Institution - 011-234
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016
Global Medical Institutes LLC Scranton Medical Institute
Moosic, Pennsylvania, 18507
Local Institution - 011-256
New York, New York, 10036
Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, PLLC
New York, New York, 10036
Local Institution - 011-210
New York, New York, 10128
The Medical Research Network, LLC
New York, New York, 10128
Local Institution - 011-248
North Canton, Ohio, 44720
Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research, Inc
North Canton, Ohio, 44720
Research Centers of America at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
North County Clinical Research (NCCR)
Oceanside, California, 92054
Excell Research Inc
Oceanside, California, 92056
Local Institution - 011-229
Oceanside, California, 92056
Health Synergy Clinical Research
Okeechobee, Florida, 34972
Local Institution - 011-216
Okeechobee, Florida, 34972
SP Research PLLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112
Local Institution - 011-242
Orange, California, 92868
NRC Research Institute
Orange, California, 92868
Local Institution - 011-219
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
Pines Care Research Center
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
CNRI-Los Angeles, LLC
Pico Rivera, California, 90660
Local Institution - 011-244
Pico Rivera, California, 90660
Core Clinical Research
Richmond, Texas, 77407
healthTx
Richmond, Texas, 77407
CITrials
Riverside, California, 92506
Local Institution - 011-233
Riverside, California, 92506
Finger Lakes Clinical Research
Rochester, New York, 14618
Local Institution - 011-250
Rochester, New York, 14618
Local Institution - 011-201
Rogers, Arkansas, 72758
Woodland Research Northwest
Rogers, Arkansas, 72758
Local Institution - 011-227
Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304
Midwest Research Group - St. Charles Psychiatric Associates
Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304
St. Charles Psychiatric Associates/Midwest Research Group
Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304
CITrials
Santa Ana, California, 92705
Local Institution - 011-251
Santa Rosa, California, 95401-4691
Siyan Clinical Research
Santa Rosa, California, 95401
Local Institution - 011-246
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403-1747
Schuster Medical Research Institute
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403
Local Institution - 011-205
Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101
Louisiana Clinical Research
Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101
Arch Clinical Trials
St Louis, Missouri, 63118
Local Institution - 011-241
St Louis, Missouri, 63141
Collaborative Neuroscience Research
Torrance, California, 90502
Local Institution - 011-252
Torrance, California, 90504
Cincy Science
West Chester, Ohio, 45069
Local Institution - 011-221
West Chester, Ohio, 45069
Local Institution - 011-207
West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380
Local Institution - 011-262
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Neuroscience Research Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Local Institution - 011-223
Wichita, Kansas, 67214-2878
Ascension Via Christi Research
Wichita, Kansas, 67214
About this study
Official title: An Open-label Study to Assess the Long-term Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of KarXT in De Novo Subjects With DSM-5 Schizophrenia
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, 56-week, outpatient, open-label (OL) study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of KarXT in de novo subjects with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) schizophrenia. In this OL study, all subjects will receive KarXT (a fixed combination of xanomeline 125 mg and trospium chloride 30 mg twice daily [BID]) for up to 52 weeks. The primary objective of the study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in subjects with a DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia. The secondary objective of this study is to assess the long-term efficacy and characterize the pharmacokinetics of xanomeline and trospium after administration of KarXT.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia
- Being tested
- Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules
- Medical subject headings
- Schizophrenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride CapsulesDrug
Also called KarXT
Oral xanomeline 50 mg/trospium 20 mg BID on days 1-2 followed by xanomeline 100 mg/trospium 20 mg BID on days 3-7. The dose is increased to xanomeline 125 mg/trospium 30 mg BID on days 8-364 unless the subject is experiencing adverse events from the xanomeline 100 mg/ trospium 20 mg dose. Subjects who were increased to xanomeline 125 mg/trospium 30 mg will have the option to return to xanomeline 100 mg/ trospium 20 mg depending on clinical response and tolerability. Re-escalation to 125/30 BID or re-titration in cases in which the subject has been off KarXT for a longer period of time (at least a week) is allowed and will require a discussion between the principal investigator and the medical monitor.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| KarXT | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
TEAEs are defined as events with an onset date on or after the first dose of KarXT. An Adverse Event is any symptom, physical sign, syndrome, or disease that either emerges during the study or, if present at baseline, worsens during the study, regardless of the suspected cause of the event using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Secondary outcomes (21)
Number of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (STEAEs)
An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence, in the view of either the investigator or sponsor, that results in death; is life-threatening; results in inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, and/or; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With TEAE Leading to Study Drug Discontinuation
TEAEs are defined as events with an onset date on or after the first dose of KarXT. An Adverse Event is any symptom, physical sign, syndrome, or disease that either emerges during the study or, if present at baseline, worsens during the study, regardless of the suspected cause of the event using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in PANSS Total Score at Week 52
The PANSS rating form contains 7 positive symptom scales, 7 negative system scales, and 16 general psychopathology symptom scales. Participants are rated from 1 to 7 on each symptom scale. The positive symptoms in schizophrenia are the excess or distortion of normal function and the negative symptoms are the diminution or loss of normal functions. PANSS total score is the sum of all 30 items with a minimum score of 30 and a maximum score of 210. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Positive Score at Week 52
PANSS positive score is the sum of all PANSS 7 positive symptom scales with a minimum score of 7 and a maximum score of 49. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. Participants are rated from 1 to 7 on each symptom scale. The positive symptoms in schizophrenia are the excess or distortion of normal function such as hallucinations, delusions, grandiosity, and hostility.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Negative Score at Week 52
PANSS negative score is the sum of all PANSS 7 negative symptom scales with a minimum score of 7 and a maximum score of 49. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. Participants are rated from 1 to 7 on each symptom scale. The negative symptoms in schizophrenia are the diminution or loss of normal functions.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Marder Factor Negative Score at Week 52
PANSS Marder factor score is a subscale of the PANSS; the sum of 5 negative scales and 2 general scales (N1. Blunted affect; N2. Emotional withdrawal; N3. Poor rapport; N4. Passive/apathetic social withdrawal; N6. Lack of spontaneity; G7. Motor retardation; and G16. Active social avoidance).
Participants are rated from 1 to 7 on each symptom subscale. Higher score indicates more severe symptoms. The negative symptoms in schizophrenia are the diminution or loss of normal functions.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impressions-severity (CGI-S) Score Week 52
Completed independently by a clinician, the CGI-S categorizes the severity of the illness as: 1 = Normal, not at all ill; 2 = Borderline mentally ill; 3 = Mildly ill; 4 = Moderately ill; 5 = Markedly ill; 6 = Severely ill; and 7 = Among the most extremely ill patients, by asking the clinical 1 question and providing a rating based upon observed and reported symptoms, behavior, and function in the past 7 days to reflect the average severity level across the 7 days. Higher score indicates more severe illness.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Percentage of Participants With a ≥30% Reduction in PANSS Total Score at Week 52
A PANSS responder is defined as a participant with a reduction from baseline of at least a 30% improvement at Week 52 in the PANSS total score. The PANSS rating form contains 7 positive symptom scales, 7 negative system scales, and 16 general psychopathology symptom scales. Participants are rated from 1 to 7 on each symptom scale. PANSS total score is the sum of all 30 items with a minimum score of 30 and a maximum score of 210. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms.
Measured: At baseline and week 52
Number of Participants With Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI)
LFT elevations, inclusive of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and symptomatic orthostasis including syncope (a transient loss of consciousness or fainting) is to be captured as an AESI and reported as such. Non symptomatic orthostasis will not be reported as an AESI. Any such AESI due to any cause, whether or not related to KarXT, must be reported within 24 hours of occurrence or when the investigator becomes aware of the event.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Anticholinergic and Procholinergic Symptoms
The number of participants experiencing adverse events related to procholinergic symptoms (believed to be associated with xanomeline) and anticholinergic symptoms (believed to be associated with trospium) symptoms. Examples of procholinergic symptoms include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, sweating and hyper-salivation. Examples of anticholinergic include dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, and somnolence.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Simpson-Angus Rating Scale (SAS)
The Simpson-Angus Rating Scale (SAS) is a clinical tool used to assess the severity of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), which are drug-induced movement disorders often associated with antipsychotic medications. The scale consists of 10 items, each rated from 0 (none) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0 to 40.
Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms.
The SAS helps clinicians monitor and manage EPS in patients, guiding treatment decisions to minimize these side effects.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS)
The BARS for akathisia is a rating scale used to assess the severity of drug-induced akathisia, or restlessness, involuntary movements and inability to sit still. The range of scores is 0 to 14, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Total Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) is a tool used to assess the severity of tardive dyskinesia and other involuntary movements, often caused by antipsychotic medications. It includes 12 items, with the first 10 focusing on specific body areas and movement severity, rated from 0 (none) to 4 (severe).
The total score ranges from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.
AIMS helps clinicians monitor and manage these movement disorders, guiding treatment adjustments to reduce side effects.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. Baseline is defined as measurements taken at screening.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
The change in waist circumference in centimeters from baseline. Baseline is defined as measurements taken at screening.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Blood Pressure Values
The change from baseline in orthostatic diastolic and systolic blood pressure measured while supine and standing after 2 minutes.
Baseline is defined as measurements taken at screening.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Heart Rate
The change from baseline in orthostatic heart rate measured while supine and standing after 2 minutes. Baseline is defined as measurements taken at screening.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Clinical Laboratory Assessments
Laboratory assessments include:
- Hematology
- Serum chemistry
- Urinalysis
- HbA1c
- Prolactin levels
- Coagulation studies
- Viral Serology
- Pregnancy test
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in 12 Lead Electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram (ECG) measures electrical activity of the heart to detect cardiac problems.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination
A complete physical examination (body temperature, general appearance, head/eyes/ears/nose/throat [HEENT], examination of thorax and abdomen, assessment of cardiac, musculoskeletal, and circulatory systems, palpations for lymphadenopathy, and limited neurological examination) will be performed.
A targeted physical examination includes at a minimum body temperature, a check of general appearance, as well as examination of organ systems that are relevant to the investigator based on review of the participant's reported AEs, review of systems, or concomitant medication use. These also include symptom-driven physical examinations which will be performed as clinically indicated at any study visit.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation Based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a tool used to assess the severity and immediacy of suicidal ideation and behavior. It covers suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions, including the frequency, intensity, and context of these behaviors. The C-SSRS does not use a numerical scoring system like some other assessment tools. Instead, it categorizes the severity of suicidal ideation and behavior based on specific criteria. The scale helps clinicians identify individuals at risk of suicide and monitor changes over time, guiding treatment decisions and ensuring safety. It is quick and easy to administer, making it useful in various clinical and research settings.
Measured: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Mar 2021
- Study start2 Jun 2021
- Primary completion24 May 2024
- Study completion24 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for SchizophreniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 566 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Study director, Bristol-Myers SquibbInder Kaul, MD, Study director, Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04820309
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CN012-0007
- Other IDs
- CN012-0007, KAR-011
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Open-label Study to Assess the Long-term Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of KarXT in De Novo Subjects With DSM-5 Schizophrenia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04820309
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CN012-0007
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 566 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb companyIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 2 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Sep 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, 56-week, outpatient, open-label (OL) study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of KarXT in de novo subjects with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) schizophrenia. In this OL study, all subjects will receive KarXT (a fixed combination of xanomeline 125 mg and trospium chloride 30 mg twice daily [BID]) for up to 52 weeks. The primary objective of the study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in subjects with a DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia. The secondary objective of this study is to assess the long-term efficacy and characterize the pharmacokinetics of xanomeline and trospium after administration of KarXT.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| KarXT | Experimental | Drug: Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (17 listed)
- Subject is aged 18 to 65 years at screening.
- Subject is capable of providing informed consent.
- Subject has a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia established by a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation based on the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association 2013) criteria and confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorder Studies (MINI) version 7.0.2.
- Subject has not required psychiatric hospitalization, acute crisis intervention, or other increase in level of care due to symptom exacerbation within 8 weeks of screening and is psychiatrically stable in the opinion of the investigator.
- PANSS total score ≤ 80 at screening and Baseline Visit B (Day 0).
Key exclusion criteria (18 listed)
- Any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening (confirmed using MINI version 7.0.2 at screening).
- Subject has a history of moderate to severe alcohol use disorder or a substance (other than nicotine or caffeine) use disorder within the past 12 months or a positive urine drug screen (UDS) for a substance other than cannabis at screening or baseline.
- History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, or oncologic disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results
- Subject has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cirrhosis, biliary duct abnormalities, hepatobiliary carcinoma, and/or active hepatic viral infections based on either medical history or liver function test results.
- History or high risk of urinary retention, gastric retention, or narrow-angle glaucoma
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride CapsulesAlso: KarXTOral xanomeline 50 mg/trospium 20 mg BID on days 1-2 followed by xanomeline 100 mg/trospium 20 mg BID on days 3-7. The dose is increased to xanomeline 125 mg/trospium 30 mg BID on days 8-364 unless the subject is experiencing adverse events from the xanomeline 100 mg/ trospium 20 mg dose. Subjects who were increased to xanomeline 125 mg/trospium 30 mg will have the option to return to xanomeline 100 mg/ trospium 20 mg depending on clinical response and tolerability. Re-escalation to 125/30 BID or re-titration in cases in which the subject has been off KarXT for a longer period of time (at least a week) is allowed and will require a discussion between the principal investigator and the medical monitor. | Drug | KarXT |
Primary outcome
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
TEAEs are defined as events with an onset date on or after the first dose of KarXT. An Adverse Event is any symptom, physical sign, syndrome, or disease that either emerges during the study or, if present at baseline, worsens during the study, regardless of the suspected cause of the event using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
21 secondary outcomes
Number of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (STEAEs)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With TEAE Leading to Study Drug Discontinuation
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in PANSS Total Score at Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Positive Score at Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Negative Score at Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in PANSS Marder Factor Negative Score at Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impressions-severity (CGI-S) Score Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Percentage of Participants With a ≥30% Reduction in PANSS Total Score at Week 52
Time frame: At baseline and week 52
Number of Participants With Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Anticholinergic and Procholinergic Symptoms
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Simpson-Angus Rating Scale (SAS)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Total Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Blood Pressure Values
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Change From Baseline in Heart Rate
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Clinical Laboratory Assessments
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in 12 Lead Electrocardiogram
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation Based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- BMS Clinical Trial InformationLink provided by the sponsor.
- FDA Safety Alerts and RecallsLink provided by the sponsor.
- BMS Clinical Trial Patient RecruitingLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Bristol-Myers Squibb study director
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Inder Kaul, MD study director
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
117 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride Capsules in people with Schizophrenia, run by Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company at 117 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 17 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 117 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Sep 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) (time frame: From time of consent to end of study (approximately 400 days)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2025.