Neurocrine Biosciences
Clinical trials sponsored by Neurocrine Biosciences, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kids with rare Sleep-Related epilepsy?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called NBI-827104 in 24 children with a rare form of epilepsy that causes constant brain activity during sleep. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce abnormal brain waves and improve safety. The trial was double-blind, meaning neither…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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New hope for cerebral palsy: drug may tame involuntary movements
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug valbenazine can reduce chorea (uncontrolled, jerky movements) in children and adults with cerebral palsy. 86 participants received either valbenazine or a placebo for 14 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug improves movement control and overal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:06 UTC
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New Add-On drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat schizophrenia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding valbenazine to standard antipsychotic medication helps reduce schizophrenia symptoms in adults who did not respond well to treatment alone. Over 400 participants took either valbenazine or a placebo for 10 weeks. The main goal was to see if valben…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:52 UTC
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New study shows valbenazine may ease involuntary movements in mental health patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how well valbenazine works for tardive dyskinesia, a condition causing uncontrollable movements often linked to psychiatric medications. Fifty-nine adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression took valbenazine for up to 24 weeks. Researche…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New depression drug shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called NBI-1070770 in 73 adults with major depressive disorder. The goal was to see if it could safely and quickly improve depression symptoms compared to a placebo. Participants continued their usual antidepressants during the trial.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC