New pill aims to quiet schizophrenia psychosis in weeks

NCT ID NCT05227690

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tested two doses of emraclidine (10 mg and 30 mg daily) against a placebo in 385 people with schizophrenia who were having a sudden worsening of psychotic symptoms. The study lasted 6 weeks and measured symptom changes using a standard rating scale. The goal was to see if emraclidine can safely and effectively reduce symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Emraclidine (CVL-231)

What this could lead to

If successful, emraclidine could offer a new option to quickly reduce severe psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with a small number of participants and a short 6-week duration. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder schizophrenia Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anaheim, California

    Anaheim, California, 92805-5854, United States

  • Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328-4018, United States

  • DeSoto, Texas

    DeSoto, Texas, 75115-2092, United States

  • Decatur, Georgia

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030-3438, United States

  • Flowood, Mississippi

    Flowood, Mississippi, 39232-8016, United States

  • Gaithersburg, Maryland

    Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877-1409, United States

  • Garden Grove, California

    Garden Grove, California, 92845-2506, United States

  • Hialeah, Florida

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012-4648, United States

  • Hollywood, Florida

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021-5414, United States

  • Houston, Texas

    Houston, Texas, 77043-2735, United States

  • Irving, Texas

    Irving, Texas, 75062-2323, United States

  • Lemon Grove, California

    Lemon Grove, California, 91945-2956, United States

  • Little Rock, Arkansas

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211-3702, United States

  • Mangonia Park, Florida

    Mangonia Park, Florida, 33407-2413, United States

  • Montclair, California

    Montclair, California, 91763-2231, United States

  • North Canton, Ohio

    North Canton, Ohio, 44720, United States

  • Oakland Park, Florida

    Oakland Park, Florida, 33334-4135, United States

  • Richardson, Texas

    Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States

  • Riverside, California

    Riverside, California, 92506-3257, United States

  • San Diego, California

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Shreveport, Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101-4603, United States

  • Stara Zagora

    Stara Zagora, 6003, Bulgaria

  • Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo, 5000, Bulgaria

  • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo, 5047, Bulgaria

  • Vratsa, Vratsa

    Vratsa, 3000, Bulgaria