New schizophrenia drug aims to calm severe symptoms in hospitalized patients
NCT ID NCT07105098
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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 284 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
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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18 to 65 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.
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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
14 sites in 5 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGCulver City, California, 90230, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGGarden Grove, California, 92845, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGRiverside, California, 92506, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGNorth Canton, Ohio, 44720, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGSliven, 8800, Bulgaria
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
WITHDRAWNVeliko Tarnovo, 5047, Bulgaria
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGVratsa, 3001, Bulgaria
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGGyőr, 9024, Hungary
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBrasov, 500123, Romania
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBrasov, 507190, Romania
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBucharest, 41914, Romania
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBelgrade, 11000, Serbia
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGGornja Toponica, 18202, Serbia
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGKragujevac, 34000, Serbia
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