New schizophrenia drug passes early safety check

NCT ID NCT05406440

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a new drug called MK-8189 (elpipodect) in 53 adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable when given in increasing doses. Participants were stable on their current treatment and in a non-acute phase of illness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Clinical Trials Medical Group managed by PAREXEL ( Site 0002)

    Glendale, California, 91206, United States

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC ( Site 0004)

    Garden Grove, California, 92845, United States

  • Hassman Research Institute Marlton Site ( Site 0003)

    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States

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