New drug SPG302 tested for schizophrenia in small trial
NCT ID NCT06442462
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 study tests whether SPG302, a small synthetic molecule, can safely reduce schizophrenia symptoms in adults. 32 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will measure symptom severity, brain activity, and eye tracking to see if the drug works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SPG302 (a small synthetic molecule)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for schizophrenia symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 32 participants. The drug may not improve symptoms or could cause side effects.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Box Hill Hospital - Eastern Health
Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
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CenExel CNS
Garden Grove, California, 92845, United States
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Multidisciplinary Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc)
Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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