RecruitingPhase 3NCT07288567

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adolescents (EMERGENT TEEN)

A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adolescents (13 to 17 Years of Age)


Sponsor

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Enrollment

166 participants

Start Date

Jan 29, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT for treatment of Schizophrenia in adolescents.


Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia as defined by the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition,Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria, confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime version (K-SADS-PL) and experiencing symptoms of psychosis at screening (Visit 1).
  • PANSS total score of at least 70 at screening (Visit 1) and randomization (Visit 2).
  • Participant has a CGI-S score of ≥ 4 at screening (Visit 1) and randomization (Visit 2).

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Any primary DSM-5-TR disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening.
  • History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic impairment, renal, hematologic, GI, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, or oncologic disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the participant or the validity of the study results.
  • All grades of hepatic impairment (mild \[Child-Pugh Class A\], moderate \[Child-Pugh Class B\], and severe \[Child-Pugh Class C\]). Participants with known intellectual disability defined as an IQ less than 70; or, either clinical evidence or known social or school history indicative of intellectual disability.
  • Any neurological disorder, except for Tourette's Syndrome.
  • Participants who have either a systolic blood pressure (sBP) or diastolic blood pressure (dBP) meeting criteria for stage 2 HTN, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms.

Interventions

DRUGKarXT

Specified dose on specified days

OTHERKarXT Matching Placebo

Specified dose on specified days


Locations(45)

Local Institution - 0077

Anaheim, California, United States

Local Institution - 0058

Chino, California, United States

Local Institution - 0083

Redlands, California, United States

Local Institution - 0089

San Francisco, California, United States

Local Institution - 0032

Orlando, Florida, United States

Atlanta Center for Medical Research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Local Institution - 0106

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Local Institution - 0039

Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States

Local Institution - 0044

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Local Institution - 0107

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Local Institution - 0076

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Local Institution - 0100

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Local Institution - 0059

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Local Institution - 0049

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

Local Institution - 0061

Great Neck, New York, United States

Local Institution - 0051

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Local Institution - 0099

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Local Institution - 0046

Garland, Texas, United States

Local Institution - 0090

McAllen, Texas, United States

Local Institution - 0066

Spring, Texas, United States

Local Institution - 0050

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Local Institution - 0084

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Local Institution - 0085

La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Local Institution - 0036

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Local Institution - 0035

Córdoba, Argentina

Local Institution - 0102

Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Local Institution - 0109

Bello, Antioquia, Colombia

Local Institution - 0009

Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia

Local Institution - 0001

Barranquilla, Colombia

Local Institution - 0020

Bogotá, Colombia

Local Institution - 0075

Chikugo-Shi, Fukuoka, Japan

Local Institution - 0073

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Local Institution - 0025

Zentsujichó, Kagawa-ken, Japan

Local Institution - 0062

Miyakonojō, Miyazaki, Japan

Local Institution - 0086

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Local Institution - 0056

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Local Institution - 0063

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Local Institution - 0029

Bucharest, București, Romania

Local Institution - 0031

Brasov, Romania

Local Institution - 0040

Bucharest, Romania

Local Institution - 0042

Bucharest, Romania

Local Institution - 0008

Iași, Romania

Local Institution - 0030

Sibiu, Romania

Local Institution - 0005

Timișoara, Romania

Local Institution - 0038

Timișoara, Romania

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