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Amisulpride

Phase 2

Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative | Small molecule | Other |Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment453

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Amisulpride · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05546359Study of Intravenous Amisulpride for Prophylaxis of Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Pediatric PatientsNausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Intravenous Amisulpride for Prophylaxis of Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Pediatric Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Evaluate Complete Response
1 Day

Defined as no vomiting/retching (absence of PONV) and no use of anti-emetic rescue medication, during the first 24 hours after completion of surgery. Subjects will be questioned and assessed.

Secondary Endpoints

Occurrence of post-operative vomiting/retching
1 Day
Use of rescue medication
1 Day
Occurrence and severity of post-operative nausea
1 Day
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Stage 1 - Group 1: IV amisulpride 0.035 mg/kg + IV dexamethasoneEXPERIMENTALStage 1 - Group 1: IV amisulpride 0.035 mg/kg + IV dexamethasone
Stage 1 - Group 2: IV amisulpride 0.07 mg/kg + IV dexamethasoneEXPERIMENTALStage 1 - Group 2: IV amisulpride 0.07 mg/kg + IV dexamethasone

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Amisulpride InjectionDRUGDose finding treatment for continuation to phase 3
DexamethasoneDRUGStandard of care treatment
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Months to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female patients aged from full-term birth to 17 years of age 2. Signed informed consent form and/or assent and willingness of patient and parents to participate in the trial 3. Patients undergoing non-emergency surgery, preferentially eye surgery, adenotonsillectomy o...

Countries:United StatesCanadaFranceGermany
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Frequently asked questions about Amisulpride

What is Amisulpride used for?

Amisulpride is an investigational small molecule being studied for the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), specifically in pediatric patients. It is administered intravenously. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA.

Who makes Amisulpride?

Amisulpride is being developed by Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol FOLD. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients.

What phase is Amisulpride in?

Amisulpride is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients, with one completed Phase 2 trial.

What clinical trials is Amisulpride in?

Amisulpride has one completed clinical trial, NCT05546359, which studied intravenous amisulpride for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients. This Phase 2 trial enrolled 453 participants across the United States, Canada, France, and Germany, and included patients as young as 2 months old.

How does Amisulpride work?

Amisulpride is a small molecule that acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist. By blocking dopamine receptors, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting. The drug is being evaluated for its ability to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting when given intravenously to pediatric patients.