Clinical trial • Phase III • Psychiatry

DIRECLIDINE for Schizophrenia|Acute schizophrenia

Phase III trial of DIRECLIDINE for Schizophrenia|Acute schizophrenia.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Psychiatry
Trial Disease
Schizophrenia|Acute schizophrenia
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
11-07-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
07-11-2025

Trial design

Randomised, nbi-1117568 placebo capsule (placebo comparator). dose and schedule not specified in the available documents.-controlled Phase III trial across 15 sites in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
NBI-1117568 Placebo Capsule (placebo comparator). Dose and schedule not specified in the available documents.
Target Sample Size
143

Eligibility

Recruits 143 No vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected: false). Participants must be adults (≥18). Subject information and informed consent forms (L1 SIS and ICF) and Designated Study Partner ICFs are provided (documents in multiple languages listed)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected: false). Participants must be adults (≥18). Subject information and informed consent forms (L1 SIS and ICF) and Designated Study Partner ICFs are provided (documents in multiple languages listed).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-≥18 and ≤65 years of age."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Primary diagnosis of schizophrenia."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Experiencing a sudden worsening or relapse of symptoms starting <2 months before screening and currently warrants hospitalization."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-Considered to be at imminent risk of suicide or injury to self or others."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Any unstable or poorly controlled medical condition or chronic disease."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Any laboratory test results indicating clinically significant, poorly managed, or unmanaged undiagnosed disease."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Certain heart conditions or uncontrolled blood pressure."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-History of epilepsy, seizures (except seizures during childhood caused by a fever), or convulsions."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Currently taking medications that are not allowed."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-Pregnant or breastfeeding."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-Change from baseline in PANSS total score at Week 5","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline (baseline defined as the day before first dose) in PANSS total score at Week 5; PANSS = Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-Change from baseline in CGI-S score at Week 5","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) score at Week 5."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
143
Recruitment Window Months
27
Consent Approach
Participants are adults (≥18). Informed consent obtained via Subject Information Sheets and Informed Consent Forms (L1 SIS and ICF documents). Designated Study Partner ICFs and Pregnancy Follow-up Authorization ICFs are available. ICF documents are available in multiple languages (English, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian as indicated by document titles). Assent is not applicable (adult-only population).

Methods

  • Recruitment arrangements documents (titles include K1_Recruitment Arrangements and country-specific K1_Romania_Recruitment Arrangements) are provided (specific channels/details not stated).
  • GP letters referenced in recruitment documents (titles include K2_GP Letter_Redacted and GP Letter documents for Romania) are provided (specific distribution channels not specified).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
15
Total Number Of Participants
141

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
25-09-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-11-2025
Processing Time Days
46
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
57

Sites

Site Name
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Dr. Georgi Stranski EAD
Department Name
First Psychiatric Clinic - Psychiatry
Contact Person Name
Maya Popova
Contact Person Email
dr.maya.stoimenova@gmail.com
Site Name
MBAL Dr. Ivan Seliminski - Sliven AD
Department Name
Psychiatry
Contact Person Name
Rozalina Petrova
Contact Person Email
dr.rozalina.petrova@gmail.com
Site Name
Center For Mental Health Vratsa EOOD
Department Name
Department of General Psychiatry
Contact Person Name
Nadya Ivanova
Contact Person Email
nadia_odpzs@abv.bg
Site Name
State Psychiatric Hospital Tserova Koria
Department Name
Department for Active Treatment of Severe Psychosis – males and females
Contact Person Name
Stoyan Zdravkov
Contact Person Email
szdravkov@gmail.com

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
06-10-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-11-2025
Processing Time Days
35
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
83

Sites

Site Name
Spitalul Clinic De Psihiatrie Si Neurologie Brasov
Department Name
Psychiatry II Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Ana Aliana Miron
Contact Person Email
relatiicupublicul@spnbrasov.ro
Site Name
Spitalul Clinic De Psihiatrie Prof.Dr.Alexandru Obregia
Department Name
Psychiatry I Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Ana Anca Chendea
Contact Person Email
secretariat@spital-obregia
Site Name
Centru De Evaluare Si Tratament A Toxicodependentelor Pentru Tineri Sf. Stelian
Department Name
Psychiatry Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Traian-Liciniu Barbu
Contact Person Email
cettt_sf.stelian@yahoo.com
Site Name
Institutul De Psihiatrie Socola Iasi
Department Name
Psychiatry III Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Serban Turliuc
Contact Person Email
secretariat@socola.eu
Site Name
Spitalul Clinic De Psihiatrie Prof.Dr.Alexandru Obregia
Department Name
Psychiatry IX Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Adela Magdalena Ciobanu
Contact Person Email
secretariat@spital-obregia
Site Name
Spitalul Clinic De Psihiatrie Si Neurologie Brasov
Department Name
Psychiatry III Clinical Department
Contact Person Name
Petru-Iulian Ifteni
Contact Person Email
relatiicupublicul@spnbrasov.ro

Hungary

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-09-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
02-02-2026
Processing Time Days
144
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Gyoengyosi Bugat Pal Koerhaz
Department Name
Psychiatry
Contact Person Name
Tibor Kelemen
Site Name
Clinexpert Kft.
Contact Person Name
Tiberiu Dina
Contact Person Email
dinatibi@yahoo.com
Site Name
Bacs-Kiskun Varmegyei Oktatokorhaz
Department Name
Psychiatry
Contact Person Name
Eva Mathe
Contact Person Email
matheevazs@gmail.com
Site Name
Gyor-Moson-Sopron Varmegyei Petz Aladar Egyetemi Oktato Korhaz
Department Name
Psychiatry, Mentalhygiene and Addictology
Contact Person Name
Gabor Feller
Contact Person Email
fellerg@petz.gyor.hu
Site Name
Semmelweis University
Department Name
Psychiatry and Psychotheraphy
Contact Person Name
Csilla Bolyos
Contact Person Email
bolyos.csilla@semmelweis.hu

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Sudova LLC
Responsibilities
code: 3
Name
Premier Research International LLC
Responsibilities
codes: 1,12,13,2,5 (multiple study operational responsibilities listed)
Name
Verified Clinical Trials LLC
Responsibilities
Determine if the potential patients have/are participated/participating in another trial
Name
Syneos Health Inc.
Responsibilities
PK testing
Name
Cronos Clinical Consulting Services, Inc.
Responsibilities
Rater training/ Scales management
Name
Clario Medical Imaging Inc.
Responsibilities
Central ECG reader
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
Electronic data platform/helpdesk support
Name
Cytel Inc.
Responsibilities
Data Monitoring Committee Charter

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Sudova LLC","duties_or_roles":"code: 3","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"LabConnect GmbH","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Arup Laboratories Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Genpotyping","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Etymax Limited","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Translations of study documents","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clario Medical Imaging Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Central ECG reader","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Premier Research International LLC","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,12,13,2,5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Verified Clinical Trials LLC","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Determine if the potential patients have/are participated/participating in another trial","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Syneos Health Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: PK testing","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cytel Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Data Monitoring Commitee Charter","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Labor Dr. Wisplinghoff GbR","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: General lab","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cronos Clinical Consulting Services, Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Rater training/ Scales management","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"YES Print","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Printing","organisation_type":"SME"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clinical365 LLC","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: Study supplies","organisation_type":"Industry"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
NBI-1117568
Active Substance
DIRECLIDINE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
MIA number: IMP11566/00001;2024_035_1-2; DE_BB_01_MIA_2024_0015
Investigational Product Name
NBI-1117568
Active Substance
DIRECLIDINE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
MIA number: IMP11566/00001;2024_035_1-2; DE_BB_01_MIA_2024_0015
Investigational Product Name
NBI-1117568 Placebo Capsule
Modality
Other

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