New schizophrenia drug aims to ease severe symptoms in hospitalized patients
NCT ID NCT06963034
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug, NBI-1117568, to see if it improves schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations and delusions better than a placebo. About 284 adults with schizophrenia who need hospital care will take the drug or a placebo for 5 weeks. The main goal is to measure symptom changes using a standard rating scale.
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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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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 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.
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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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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 * Participants have 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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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
21 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBryant, Arkansas, 72022, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGAnaheim, California, 92805, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGPico Rivera, California, 90660, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGSherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGTorrance, California, 90504, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGHollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGMiami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGDecatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGSnellville, Georgia, 30078, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGGaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGWatertown, Massachusetts, 02472, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGMarlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGStaten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78754, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGDeSoto, Texas, 75115, United States
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Neurocrine Clinical Site
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77043, United States
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