Could a single daily pill help young minds? new trial tests lumateperone for three brain disorders
NCT ID NCT06229210
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This trial is testing the safety of a medication called lumateperone in children and teenagers who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder. Participants take the drug once daily for 26 weeks, and researchers monitor for side effects. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe for young people with these conditions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lumateperone (a once-daily medication)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for managing symptoms in young people with these conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage safety study, so it may not show clear benefits. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work for all participants.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2032
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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5 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide consent as follows: * The patient's legally authorized representative (LAR) (eg, parent or guardian) must provide written, informed consent; * The patient must provide written assent to study enrollment; * Male or female patients aged 13 to 17 years (inclusive) with schizophrenia; male or female patients aged 10 to 17 years (inclusive) with bipolar I or II disorder; or male or female patients aged 5 to 17 years (inclusive) with autism spectrum disorder; * Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar I or II disorder, or autism spectrum disorder as confirmed by Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL). * Is currently an outpatient and is anticipated to maintain outpatient status for the duration of the study. Rollover Patients entering from the lead-in study must have safely completed the lead-in study, in the opinion of the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a primary psychiatric diagnosis other than schizophrenia, bipolar I or bipolar II disorder or autism spectrum disorder. Schizophrenia with catatonia, or bipolar disorder with psychotic features are not allowed. Exceptions include: * ADHD: If a subject is taking psychostimulant(s) for ADHD, they must have been on a stable treatment regimen of these medication(s) for 30 days prior to Screening. The treatment regimen should remain stable throughout the study. This must be confirmed by the Investigator and noted in the source records. * For ASD patients only, based on Investigator opinion and DSM-5 criteria, mild or moderate intellectual disability is allowed. Severe or profound intellectual disability is exclusionary. * In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient has a significant risk for suicidal behavior during their participation in the study or * At Screening, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C SSRS) within 6 months prior to Screening or, at Baseline, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 since the Screening Visit; * At Screening, the patient has had 1 or more suicidal attempts within the 2 years prior to Screening; or * At Screening or Baseline, scores \> 3 on Item 13 (suicidal ideation) of the CDRS-R (for bipolar disorder patients only); or * The patient is considered to be an imminent danger to him/herself or others.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
56 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
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A doctor treating you
A doctor who knows your case can contact a study site on your behalf, and can tell you whether this study is worth pursuing at all.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AIM Trials
RECRUITINGPlano, Texas, 75093, United States
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AP Medical Research
SUSPENDEDMiami, Florida, 33165, United States
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APG Research LLC
SUSPENDEDOrlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Access Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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Advanced Research Center, Inc
RECRUITINGAnaheim, California, 92805, United States
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Advanced Research Institute of Miami
RECRUITINGHomestead, Florida, 33033, United States
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Alivation Research LLC
RECRUITINGLincoln, Nebraska, 68526, United States
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Atlanta Behavioral Research, LLC
COMPLETEDAtlanta, Georgia, 30338, United States
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Atlanta Center for Medical Research
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States
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Baber Research Group
RECRUITINGNaperville, Illinois, 60563, United States
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Blue Medical Research
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33144, United States
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Care Research Center Inc
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33130, United States
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CenExeli Research LLC
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30030, United States
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CenExeli Research LLC 1
RECRUITINGSavannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Charak Center for Health and Wellness
RECRUITINGGarfield Heights, Ohio, 44125, United States
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Clinic of Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and Youth
RECRUITINGBelgrade, 11000, Serbia
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Clinical Center of Vojvodina
SUSPENDEDNovi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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Clinical Research Center of Florida
RECRUITINGPompano Beach, Florida, 33060, United States
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Clinical Research of Southern Nevada, LLC
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States
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Columbus Clinical Services LLC
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Core Clinical Research
RECRUITINGEverett, Washington, 98201, United States
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Cutting Edge Research Group
COMPLETEDOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116, United States
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Diverse Clinical Research LLC
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33175, United States
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Envision Trials LLC
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33166, United States
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Excell Research Inc
RECRUITINGOceanside, California, 92056, United States
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GTL Medical and Research Group
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Green Leaf Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32258, United States
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HOMO - ESE Hospital Mental de Antioquia
RECRUITINGBello, 051053, Colombia
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Health Synergy Clinical Research
RECRUITINGWest Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States
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Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Inc
RECRUITINGRedlands, California, 92373, United States
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Institute of Mental Health Serbia
RECRUITINGBelgrade, 11000, Serbia
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Kaleidoscope Clinical Research
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77089, United States
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Links Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33176, United States
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MCB Clinical Research Centers LLC
COMPLETEDColorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
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Midwest Research Group 1
RECRUITINGSaint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States
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NYU Child Study Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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National Institute Of Clinical Research
RECRUITINGGarden Grove, California, 92844, United States
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Neurobehavioral Medicine Group
RECRUITINGBloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
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New Med Research Inc
RECRUITINGMiami Gardens, Florida, 33056, United States
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Next Level Clinical Trials, LLC
RECRUITINGWest Covina, California, 91790, United States
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Northwest Clinical Research Center
RECRUITINGBellevue, Washington, 98007, United States
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Perceptive Pharma Research
RECRUITINGRichmond, Texas, 77407, United States
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Pillar Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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PsyMed Solutions
RECRUITINGFort Worth, Texas, 76132, United States
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Quest Therapeutics of Avon Lake
COMPLETEDAvon Lake, Ohio, 44012, United States
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Red Oak Psychiatry Associates
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77090, United States
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Richmond Behavioral Associates
RECRUITINGStaten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
COMPLETEDIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Riveldi Biomedical Research
RECRUITINGMiami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Royal Palm Clinical Research
SUSPENDEDFort Myers, Florida, 33901, United States
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Salveo Integrative Health Inc
COMPLETEDLawrenceville, Georgia, 30046, United States
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Sarkis Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
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Sooner Clinical Research
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116, United States
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Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Texas Research Group
RECRUITINGCoppell, Texas, 75019, United States
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The Angel Medical Research Corporation
RECRUITINGMiami Gardens, Florida, 33169, United States
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United Research Institute
RECRUITINGHialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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University Clinical Center NIS
RECRUITINGNiš, 18000, Serbia
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University Of California - Davis
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University Of California San Diego
COMPLETEDSan Diego, California, 92103, United States
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of South Florida Rothman Center of Neuropsychiatry
RECRUITINGSt. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
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Vital Care Research
SUSPENDEDMiami, Florida, 33122, United States
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