New pill shows promise for schizophrenia psychosis

NCT ID NCT01499563

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a new drug called ITI-007 can reduce symptoms of schizophrenia during an acute psychotic episode. 335 adults with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to receive ITI-007, a placebo, or an active control for 28 days. The main goal was to measure changes in symptom severity using a standard rating scale.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ITI-007

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new medication to ease schizophrenia symptoms during acute episodes.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The drug could also have side effects or fail to outperform placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Site

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Garden Grove, California, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Rockville, Maryland, United States

  • Clinical Site

    St Louis, Missouri, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Willingboro, New Jersey, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Clinical Site

    Austin, Texas, United States