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SchizophreniaPhase 2NCT05227690

A Trial of 10 and 30 mg Doses of CVL-231 (Emraclidine) in Participants With Schizophrenia

A Phase 2 study testing Emraclidine 10 mg and Emraclidine 30 mg in people with Schizophrenia, run by AbbVie at 25 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 6-week trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 2 fixed doses of CVL-231 (Emraclidine) (10 mg QD and 30 mg QD) in male and female participants who have schizophrenia and are experiencing an acute… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Schizophrenia
What is being tested?
Emraclidine 10 mg and Emraclidine 30 mg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
385 participants
Where
25 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
30 Jun 2022to 26 Aug 2024
Phase
Phase 2
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

  • Primary diagnosis of schizophrenia per DSM-5, as confirmed by the MINI for Psychotic Disorders.
  • CGI-S ≥4 (moderately to severely ill) at the time of signing the ICF and Baseline.
  • PANSS Total Score between 85 and 120, inclusive, at the time of signing the ICF and at Baseline.
  • Experiencing an acute exacerbation or relapse of psychotic symptoms, with onset less than 60 days prior to signing the ICF.
  • Willing to discontinue all prohibited medications to meet protocol-required washouts prior to and during the trial period.
  • Body mass index of 18.0 to 40.0 kg/m2 and a total body weight ≥50 kg (110 lbs).
  • Ability, in the opinion of the investigator, to understand the nature of the trial, participate in trial visits, and comply with protocol requirements.

Who cannot join

  • Current DSM-5 diagnosis other than schizophrenia (note: anxiety symptoms secondary to schizophrenia are allowed); Acute depressive symptoms within 30 days prior to signing the ICF that require treatment with an antidepressant are exclusory. Acute manic symptoms within 30 days prior to signing the ICF that require treatment with a mood stabilizer are exclusory.
  • Any of the following:
  • Schizophrenia considered resistant/refractory to antipsychotic treatment by history (failure to respond to 2 or more courses of adequate pharmacological treatment defined as an adequate dose per label and a treatment duration of at least 4 weeks)
  • History of response to clozapine treatment only or failure to respond to clozapine treatment
  • Any of the following regarding history of schizophrenia:
  • Time from initial onset of schizophrenia <2 years based on prior records or participant self-report
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  • Presenting with an initial diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • Presenting for the first time with an acute psychotic episode requiring treatment
  • Reduction (improvement) in PANSS total score of ≥20% between Screening and Baseline.
  • Current or past history of significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, metabolic, genitourinary, endocrine (including diabetes mellitus), malignancy (except for basal cell carcinoma of the skin and cervical carcinoma in situ, at the discretion of the investigator), hematological, immunological, neurological, or psychiatric disease that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, could compromise either participant safety or the results of the trial.
  • Active central nervous system infection, demyelinating disease, degenerative neurological disease, brain tumor, prior hospitalization for severe head trauma, seizures (excluding febrile seizures in childhood), or any central nervous system disease deemed to be progressive during the course of the trial that may confound the interpretation of the trial results
  • Diagnosis of moderate to severe substance or alcohol-use disorder (excluding nicotine or caffeine) as per DSM-5 criteria within 12 months prior to signing the ICF.
  • Risk for suicidal behavior as assessed by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and investigator's clinical assessment.
  • Any condition that could possibly affect drug absorption.
  • Use of prohibited medications prior to randomization within the required wash-out period or likely to require prohibited concomitant therapy during the trial.
  • Clinically significant abnormal findings on the physical examination, medical history review, ECG, or clinical laboratory results at screening.
  • Positive pregnancy test result prior to receiving IMP. Note: female participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during IMP treatment or within 7 days after the last dose of IMP are also excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

25 sites in 2 countries.

25 sites in 2 countries

United States21 sites
  • Anaheim, California

    Anaheim, California, 92805-5854

  • Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328-4018

  • Decatur, Georgia

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030-3438

  • DeSoto, Texas

    DeSoto, Texas, 75115-2092

  • Flowood, Mississippi

    Flowood, Mississippi, 39232-8016

  • Gaithersburg, Maryland

    Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877-1409

  • Garden Grove, California

    Garden Grove, California, 92845-2506

  • Hialeah, Florida

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012-4648

  • Hollywood, Florida

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021-5414

  • Houston, Texas

    Houston, Texas, 77043-2735

  • Irving, Texas

    Irving, Texas, 75062-2323

  • Lemon Grove, California

    Lemon Grove, California, 91945-2956

  • Little Rock, Arkansas

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211-3702

  • Mangonia Park, Florida

    Mangonia Park, Florida, 33407-2413

  • Montclair, California

    Montclair, California, 91763-2231

  • North Canton, Ohio

    North Canton, Ohio, 44720

  • Oakland Park, Florida

    Oakland Park, Florida, 33334-4135

  • Richardson, Texas

    Richardson, Texas, 75080

  • Riverside, California

    Riverside, California, 92506-3257

  • San Diego, California

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • Shreveport, Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101-4603

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Bulgaria4 sites
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    Stara Zagora, 6003

  • Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo, 5000

  • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo, 5047

  • Vratsa, Vratsa

    Vratsa, 3000

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Two Fixed Doses (10 mg and 30 mg QD) of CVL-231 (Emraclidine) in Participants With Schizophrenia Experiencing an Acute Exacerbation of Psychosis

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 6-week trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 2 fixed doses of CVL-231 (Emraclidine) (10 mg QD and 30 mg QD) in male and female participants who have schizophrenia and are experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychosis.

Conditions
Schizophrenia
Being tested
Placebo, Emraclidine 10 mg, Emraclidine 30 mg
Keywords
Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Mental Disorders
Medical subject headings
Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Mental Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Matching placebo, oral (tablet), once per day for 6 weeks

  • Emraclidine 10 mgDrug

    Also called CVL-231, ABBV-1231

    Emraclidine 10 mg, oral (tablet), once per day for 6 weeks

  • Emraclidine 30 mgDrug

    Also called CVL-231, ABBV-1231

    Emraclidine 30 mg, oral (tablet), once per day for 6 weeks

Study groups in NCT05227690
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants received placebo tablets orally once daily (QD) through Day 45 of Week 6.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Emraclidine 10 mg, once daily (QD)ExperimentalParticipants received emraclidine 10 mg tablets orally once daily (QD) through Day 45 of Week 6.
Receives: Drug: Emraclidine 10 mg
Emraclidine 30 mg, once daily (QD)ExperimentalParticipants received emraclidine 30 mg tablets orally once daily (QD) through Day 45 of Week 6.
Receives: Drug: Emraclidine 30 mg

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline at Week 6 in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Total Score

    The PANSS measures symptom severity of participants with schizophrenia and 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 with a total minimum score of 30 and a maximum score of 210. A decrease in PANSS total score correlates with an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline through Week 6

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Change From Baseline at Week 6 in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S Score)

    The CGI-S captures clinician's response to: "Considering your total clinical experience, how mentally ill is the participant at this time?" The clinician's answer was based on the following scale: 0 = not assessed; 1 = normal, not at all ill; 2 = borderline mentally ill; 3 = mildly ill; 4 = moderately ill; 5 = markedly ill; 6 = severely ill; 7 = among the most extremely ill participants. Negative changes from Baseline indicate less mental illness.

    Measured: Baseline through Week 6

  2. Change From Baseline at All Time Points in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Total Score

    The PANSS measures symptom severity of participants with schizophrenia and 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 with a total minimum score of 30 and a maximum score of 210. A decrease in PANSS total score correlates with an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline; Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

  3. Change From Baseline at All Time Points in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score

    The CGI-S captures clinician's response to: "Considering your total clinical experience, how mentally ill is the participant at this time?" The clinician's answer was based on the following scale: 0 = not assessed; 1 = normal, not at all ill; 2 = borderline mentally ill; 3 = mildly ill; 4 = moderately ill; 5 = markedly ill; 6 = severely ill; 7 = among the most extremely ill participants. Negative changes from Baseline indicate less mental illness.

    Measured: Baseline; Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

  4. Percentage of Responders at Week 6 (Responders Defined as ≥30% Reduction From Baseline in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale [PANSS] Total Score)

    The PANSS measures symptom severity of participants with schizophrenia and 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 with a total minimum score of 30 and a maximum score of 210. A decrease in PANSS total score correlates with an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms. A PANSS responder is defined as a participant with at least a 30% decrease in PANSS total score compared to Baseline at Week 6 visit or the early termination visit. If a participant discontinued and did not have an early termination visit, the participant's last assessment was considered.

    Measured: Baseline through Week 6

  5. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Event (TEAEs) and Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)

    An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. The investigator assesses the relationship of each event to the use of study drug. A serious adverse event (SAE) is an event that results in death, is life-threatening, requires or prolongs hospitalization, results in a congenital anomaly, persistent or significant disability/incapacity or is an important medical event that, based on medical judgment, may jeopardize the participant and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent any of the outcomes listed above. Treatment-emergent adverse events/treatment-emergent serious adverse events (TEAEs/TESAEs) are defined as any event that began or worsened in severity on or after the first dose of study drug.

    Measured: From first dose of study drug until 28 days following last dose of study drug (up to Week 10)

  6. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Electrocardiogram (ECGs)

    12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings were obtained after the participant had been supine and at rest for at least 3 minutes.

    Measured: Baseline; from first dose of study drug up to Week 6

  7. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Clinical Laboratory Assessments

    Clinical laboratory tests were performed at scheduled study visits, and the investigator recorded any clinically significant changes.

    Measured: Baseline; from first dose of study drug up to Week 6

  8. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Sign Measurements

    Vital signs were obtained after the participant had been supine and at rest for 3 minutes and included temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate. Participants' body weights were also measured and recorded.

    Measured: Baseline; from first dose of study drug up to Week 6

  9. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical and Neurological Examination Results

    The number of participants with clinically significant changes in physical and neurological examination results was documented.

    Measured: Baseline; from first dose of study drug up to Week 6

  10. Number of Participants With Suicide-Related Treatment-Emergent Events Assessed Using the Columbia Suicide-Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    The C-SSRS rates an individual's degree of suicidal ideation (SI) on a scale, ranging from "wish to be dead" to "active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent." The scale identifies SI severity and intensity, which may be indicative of an individual's intent to commit suicide. C-SSRS SI severity subscale ranges from 0 (no SI) to 5 (active SI with plan and intent).

    Measured: Baseline; from first dose of study drug up to Week 6

  11. Change From Baseline in Simpson Angus Scale (SAS) Total Score

    The SAS consists of a list of 10 symptoms of Parkinsonism. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of 0 representing absence of symptoms and a score of 4 representing a severe condition. The SAS total score is the sum of the scores for all 10 items. Negative changes from Baseline indicate an improvement in symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline; Weeks 3 and 6

  12. Change From Baseline in Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Movement Rating Score

    The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale assessment consists of 10 items describing symptoms of dyskinesia. Facial and oral movements (items 1-4), extremity movements (items 5 and 6), and trunk movements (item 7) are observed unobtrusively while the participant is at rest, and the investigator also makes global judgments on the participant's dyskinesias (items 8-10). Each item is rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of 0 representing absence of symptoms (for item 10, no awareness), and a score of 4 indicating a severe condition (for item 10, awareness, severe distress). In addition, the AIMS includes 2 yes/no questions that address the participant's dental status.

    The AIMS Movement Rating Score is defined as the sum of individual scores from items 1-7, ranging from 0 to 28. A lower score indicates less severe or absent abnormal movements. A negative change in the mean from Baseline indicates improvement in the severity of abnormal involuntary movements.

    Measured: Baseline; Weeks 3 and 6

  13. Change From Baseline in Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) Global Clinical Evaluation Score

    The BARS consists of 4 items related to akathisia: The first 3 items are rated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 0 representing absence of symptoms and a score of 3 representing a severe condition. The global clinical evaluation is made on a 6-point scale, with a score of 0 representing absence of symptom and a score of 5 representing severe akathisia. Negative changes from Baseline indicate an improvement in symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline; Weeks 3 and 6

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Feb 2022
  2. Study start30 Jun 2022
  3. Primary completion23 Aug 2024
  4. Study completion26 Aug 2024

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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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Placebo-controlled
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
385 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05227690
Sponsor's protocol ID
CVL-231-2001
Other IDs
2022-000580-52
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
27 Jan 2022
Last updated
17 Sep 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Emraclidine 10 mg and Emraclidine 30 mg in people with Schizophrenia, run by AbbVie at 25 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 7 inclusion and 17 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 25 sites in United States, Bulgaria. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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?

Change From Baseline at Week 6 in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Total Score (time frame: Baseline through Week 6). 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.

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