Hope for families: new drug trial targets autism irritability in kids
NCT ID NCT07284745
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether a new medication, KarXT + KarX-EC, can reduce irritability in children and teens (ages 5 to 17) with autism. About 176 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug improves irritability scores after 8 weeks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Local Institution - 0007
Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
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Local Institution - 0010
Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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Local Institution - 0031
Anaheim, California, 92805, United States
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Local Institution - 0036
Dothan, Alabama, 36303, United States
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Local Institution - 0041
Dallas, Texas, 75243, United States
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Local Institution - 0045
Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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Local Institution - 0074
Bountiful, Utah, 84010, United States
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Local Institution - 0099
Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
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Local Institution - 0110
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States
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Local Institution - 0135
Kingston, Ontario, K7L4X3, Canada
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Local Institution - 0136
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1, Canada
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Local Institution - 0155
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 30071, United States
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Local Institution - 0160
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
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Local Institution - 0181
San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
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Local Institution - 0185
Spring, Texas, 77381, United States
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Local Institution - 0187
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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Local Institution - 0205
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 1R8, Canada
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Local Institution - 0220
Detroit, Michigan, 48203, United States
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Local Institution - 0233
Redlands, California, 92373, United States
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Local Institution - 0236
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Local Institution - 0242
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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Local Institution - 0246
Staten Island, New York, 10312, United States
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Local Institution - 0247
West Chester, Ohio, 45069, United States
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Local Institution - 0252
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
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Local Institution - 0257
Glendale, California, 91203, United States
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Local Institution - 0260
Richmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
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Local Institution - 0263
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Local Institution - 0264
Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States
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Local Institution - 0266
Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States
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Local Institution - 0269
Danville, Pennsylvania, 17821, United States
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Local Institution - 0271
Provo, Utah, 84604, United States
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Local Institution - 0273
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Local Institution - 0278
Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
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Local Institution - 0286
Melbourne, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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Local Institution - 0289
Airdrie, Alberta, T4A 0K9, Canada
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