New schizophrenia drug aims to calm severe symptoms in hospitalized patients

NCT ID NCT07105098

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called NBI-1117568 can improve schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations and disorganized thinking. About 284 adults with schizophrenia who need hospital care will receive either the drug or a placebo for 5 weeks. The study measures symptom changes using a standard rating scale.

What this could mean

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Active substance
NBI-1117568
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for managing schizophrenia symptoms, potentially reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 3 trial with only 284 participants. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are unknown. Results may not apply to all schizophrenia patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 284 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Participant has a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia * Participant is experiencing an acute exacerbation or relapse of symptoms and currently warrants hospitalization. * Participants taking prohibited medications, including antipsychotics, must discontinue before study participation * Participant is willing and able to remain in an inpatient setting for the study duration, follow instructions, and comply with the protocol requirements Key Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation of NBI-1117568 * Participant has an unstable or poorly controlled medical condition or chronic disease * Participant is considered by the investigator to be at imminent risk of suicide or injury to self or others * Participant has a diagnosis of moderate or severe substance use disorder (with the exception of nicotine or caffeine dependence) within 6 months prior to screening * Participant has a positive alcohol test or drug screen for disallowed substances * Participant has a history of poor or suspected poor compliance in clinical research studies and/or in the investigator's opinion, the participant is not capable of adhering to the protocol requirements. Note: Other protocol-specified inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

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Conditions

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  2. The places running it

    14 sites in 5 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Culver City, California, 90230, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Garden Grove, California, 92845, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Riverside, California, 92506, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    North Canton, Ohio, 44720, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Sliven, 8800, Bulgaria

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    WITHDRAWN

    Veliko Tarnovo, 5047, Bulgaria

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Vratsa, 3001, Bulgaria

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Győr, 9024, Hungary

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Brasov, 500123, Romania

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Brasov, 507190, Romania

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Bucharest, 41914, Romania

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Gornja Toponica, 18202, Serbia

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Kragujevac, 34000, Serbia

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