RecruitingPhase 3NCT07456696

An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of TSND-201 for the Treatment of PTSD (EMPOWER-1)

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of TSND-201 for the Treatment of PTSD


Sponsor

Transcend Therapeutics

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of TSND-201 in adults with PTSD. Eligible participants will enter a 4-week Treatment Period where they will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive one of two doses of TSND-201 or placebo, once per week. Following the Treatment Period, participants will enter an 8-week Follow-up Period.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Meets the DSM-5 criteria for current PTSD diagnosis, with a symptom duration of at least 6 months.
  • Tried at least one pharmacological treatment for PTSD or trauma-focused psychotherapy.
  • Proficient in communication (verbal and reading) to complete interviews and written questionnaires.
  • Free from any other clinically significant illness or disease.

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Primary diagnosis of any other DSM-5 disorder.
  • Body mass index (BMI) \<18 kg/m2 or ≥40 kg/m2.
  • Unable to refrain from nicotine use for at least 8 hours.
  • Use of prohibited concomitant medications or therapies.
  • Current or previous history of clinically significant cardiovascular (including current uncontrolled hypertension) / cerebrovascular conditions.

Interventions

DRUGTSND-201

TSND-201 capsules, given orally, once a week for four consecutive weeks

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo capsules, given orally, once a week for four consecutive weeks


Locations(3)

Preferred Research Partners

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

CNS Healthcare

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

CNS Healthcare

Orlando, Florida, United States

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