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film containing BXCL501

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Agitation | Small molecule | Psychiatry |BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Aug 11, 2026

film containing BXCL501 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Sublingual film containing BXCL501 (Dexmedetomidine)

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment135

FDA Designations

BREAKTHROUGH_THERAPYFAST_TRACK

film containing BXCL501 clinical trials

film containing BXCL501 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04010305Sub-Lingual Dexmedetomidine in Agitation Associated With SchizophreniaAgitation
COMPLETED135 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Sub-Lingual Dexmedetomidine in Agitation Associated With Schizophrenia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

PANSS-EC Change From Baseline
120 minutes

Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale - Excited Component (PEC). The PEC comprises 5 items associated with agitation: poor impulse control, tension, hostility, uncooperativeness, and excitement; each scored 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The PEC, the sum of these 5 subscales, thus ranges from 5 to 35.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORSublingual Film with no active drug; single administration with the possibility of repeating dose after 1 hour in case of lack of significant efficacy
20 microgramsEXPERIMENTALSublingual Film containing 20 micrograms BXCL501; single administration with the possibility of repeating dose after 1 hour in case of lack of significant efficacy
60 microgramsEXPERIMENTALSublingual Film containing 60 micrograms BXCL501; single administration with the possibility of repeating dose after 1 hour in case of lack of significant efficacy
120 microgramsEXPERIMENTAL2 Sublingual Films, each containing 60 micrograms BXCL501; single administration of 2 films with the possibility of repeating dose after 1 hour in case of lack of significant efficacy
180 microgramsEXPERIMENTAL2 Sublingual Films, each containing 60 micrograms BXCL501.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Sublingual film containing BXCL501 (Dexmedetomidine)DRUGSublingual film containing BXCL501 (Dexmedetomidine) for the treatment of agitation associated with Schizophrenia
Placebo filmDRUGPlacebo film for BXCL501
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female patients between the ages of 18 to 65 years, inclusive. 2. Patients who have met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) -5 criteria for schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or schizophreniform disorder. 3. Patients who are judged to be clinically agitated at Basel...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMSep 11, 2026NCT04010305TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMSep 11, 2026NCT04010305TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMSep 11, 2026NCT04010305TRIAL_REMOVED: changed

Frequently asked questions about film containing BXCL501

What is the film containing BXCL501 used for?

The film containing BXCL501 is being developed for the treatment of agitation, including agitation associated with schizophrenia. It is a sublingual film formulation studied in adult patients with agitation and schizophrenia in a completed Phase 1 clinical trial.

Who is developing the film containing BXCL501?

The film containing BXCL501 is being developed by BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BTAI. The company is responsible for the clinical development of this sublingual film formulation.

What phase is the film containing BXCL501 in?

The film containing BXCL501 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 1 trial and is not yet approved by the FDA. It has received Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations from the FDA for its development program.

What clinical trials is the film containing BXCL501 in?

The film containing BXCL501 has been studied in a completed Phase 1 trial, NCT04010305, titled Sub-Lingual Dexmedetomidine in Agitation Associated With Schizophrenia. The trial enrolled 135 participants in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is the film containing BXCL501 the same as sublingual dexmedetomidine?

Yes, the film containing BXCL501 is also known as sublingual film containing BXCL501 (dexmedetomidine). BXCL501 is the investigational code name for this sublingual film formulation of dexmedetomidine, which is being developed for agitation.