New injectable schizophrenia drug enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT07061288

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-stage study is testing a long-acting injectable form of the drug KarXT in 116 people with schizophrenia. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers hope this injectable version could offer a more convenient treatment option that lasts longer between doses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

KarXT (also known as BMS-986510)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a longer-lasting injectable treatment option for schizophrenia, potentially improving medication adherence and symptom control.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 study focused on safety and dosing, not yet on effectiveness. The injectable form may cause side effects or not work as well as the oral version. Results are preliminary and may not lead to a new treatment.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Atlanta Center for Medical Research

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States

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  • CenExel iResearch, LLC

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    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

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  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC

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    Los Alamitos, California, 90720-3118, United States

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  • Community Clinical Research

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    Austin, Texas, 78754, United States

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  • Hassman Research Institute Marlton Site

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    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States

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  • Innovative Clinical Research, Inc.

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    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States

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  • Research Centers of America ( Hollywood )

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    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

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  • Uptown Research Institute

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

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