Could this pill ease Alzheimer's psychosis? large trial underway

NCT ID NCT06947941

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug combination KarXT + KarX-EC can safely reduce psychosis symptoms (like hallucinations and delusions) in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 325 participants aged 55-90 will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

KarXT (xanomeline/trospium chloride) plus KarX-EC (xanomeline enteric-coated)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option to ease psychosis symptoms like hallucinations and delusions in people with Alzheimer's disease.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 3 trial, so results are not guaranteed. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible. It is not a cure for Alzheimer's.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Gilbert Neurology Partners/CCT Research

    RECRUITING

    Gilbert, Arizona, 85297, United States

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  • Inland Psychiatric Medical Group.

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    Chino, California, 91710, United States

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  • Insight Clinical Trials LLC - Independence

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    Independence, Ohio, 44131, United States

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  • Local Institution - 0001

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    Naples, Florida, 34105, United States

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    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Motherwell, ML1 4UF, United Kingdom

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  • Local Institution - 0005

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    Exeter, Devon, EX12LU, United Kingdom

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  • Local Institution - 0009

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    Chertsey, Surrey, KT160PZ, United Kingdom

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  • Local Institution - 0015

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    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom

  • Local Institution - 0017

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    Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S47QQ, United Kingdom

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  • Local Institution - 0018

    WITHDRAWN

    Crowborough, TN6 1NY, United Kingdom

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    Macquarie Park, New South Wales, 2113, Australia

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    London, England, W1G 8TA, United Kingdom

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    London, WC1N3BG, United Kingdom

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    Montreal, Quebec, H4H 1R3, Canada

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  • Local Institution - 0027

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    Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5S9, Canada

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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  • Local Institution - 0034

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    Osaka, 550-0006, Japan

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  • Local Institution - 0035

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    Nankoku-shi, 783-8505, Japan

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  • Local Institution - 0040

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    Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan

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  • Local Institution - 0052

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    Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia

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  • Local Institution - 0054

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    Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H4, Canada

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  • Local Institution - 1401

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    Naples, Florida, 34105, United States

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