New schizophrenia drug shows promise in major trial
NCT ID NCT02282761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a new drug called ITI-007 can reduce symptoms of schizophrenia better than a placebo. About 450 adults with schizophrenia who were having a sudden worsening of symptoms took part. The main goal was to see if their symptoms improved after 28 days of treatment.
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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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450 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Nov 2014
- Finished
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Sep 2015
- 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 60 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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Inclusion Criteria: * male or female subjects of any race, ages 18-60 inclusive, with a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia * experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychosis Exclusion Criteria: * any subject unable to provide informed consent * any female subject who is pregnant or breast-feeding * any subject judged to be medically inappropriate for study participation
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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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Clinical Site
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Clinical Site
Springdale, Arkansas, United States
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Clinical Site
Escondido, California, United States
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Clinical Site
Garden Grove, California, United States
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Clinical Site
Long Beach, California, United States
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Clinical Site
San Diego, California, United States
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Clinical Site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Clinical Site
Rockville, Maryland, United States
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Clinical Site
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Clinical Site
Marlton, New Jersey, United States
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Clinical Site
Austin, Texas, United States
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