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Luvadaxistat

Phase 2

Schizophrenia | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 28, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment287

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Luvadaxistat · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 2
NCT03359785A Study to Evaluate Multiple Oral Doses of Luvadaxistat in Adults With SchizophreniaSchizophrenia
COMPLETED31 Analytics
NCT03382639A Study to Evaluate 3 Dose Levels of Luvadaxistat of Adults With Negative Symptoms of SchizophreniaSchizophrenia
COMPLETED256 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate Multiple Oral Doses of Luvadaxistat in Adults With Schizophrenia
SchizophreniaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate 3 Dose Levels of Luvadaxistat of Adults With Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
SchizophreniaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Average Percent of Conditioned Responses During the Eye Blink Conditioning (EBC) Test at Day 8
Baseline, Day 8 of each treatment period

EBC is a method used to investigate cerebellar-dependent learning. In EBC, a conditioned stimulus, a tone precedes but co-terminates with an unconditioned stimulus, an airpuff to the eyelid. Learning is demonstrated when an eyeblink (the conditioned response) occurs prior to the onset of the unconditioned stimulus. The percentage can range from 0% (no conditioned learning has occurred) to 100% (all responses are conditioned). Results are reported as least squares (LS) means at Day 8, determined using an analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Change From Baseline on the PANSS NSFS at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

PANSS assesses the positive symptoms, negative symptoms and general psychopathology associated with schizophrenia. The scale consists of 30 items. Each item is rated on a scale from 1 (symptom not present) to 7 (symptoms extremely severe). Here, the PANSS NSFS subscale consists of 7 items which assess the negative symptoms with subscale score ranging from 7 to 49, where a higher score indicates greater severity. Baseline was defined as the last observed value before the first dose of study treatment. Results are reported as least squares (LS) mean change from baseline at Week 12, determined using a mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in the Mean Mismatch Negativity (MMN) at Day 8
Baseline, Day 8 of each treatment period
Change From Baseline in the Mean P300 Amplitude at Day 8
Baseline, Day 8 of each treatment period
Change From Baseline in the Mean Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) at Day 8
Baseline, Day 8 of each treatment period
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Luvadaxistat 500 mg, then PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants first received luvadaxistat 500 mg orally once daily (QD) for 8 days during treatment period 1. After a washout of 14 to 21 days, participants then received matching placebo orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 2.
Placebo, then Luvadaxistat 500 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants first received matching placebo orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 1. After a washout of 14 to 21 days, participants then received luvadaxistat 500 mg orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 2.
Luvadaxistat 50 mg, then PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants first received luvadaxistat 50 mg orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 1. After a washout of 14 to 21 days, participants then received matching placebo orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 2.
Placebo, then Luvadaxistat 50 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants first received matching placebo orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 1. After a washout of 14 to 21 days, participants then received luvadaxistat 50 mg orally QD for 8 days during treatment period 2.
Luvadaxistat 50 milligrams (mg)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received luvadaxistat 50 mg orally once daily (QD) for 12 weeks (Days 1 to 84).
Luvadaxistat 125 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received luvadaxistat 125 mg orally QD for 12 weeks (Days 1 to 84).
Luvadaxistat 500 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received luvadaxistat 500 mg orally QD for 12 weeks (Days 1 to 84).
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received placebo (matching luvadaxistat) orally QD for 12 weeks (Days 1 to 84).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LuvadaxistatDRUGTAK-831 Tablets.
Matching PlaceboDRUGMatching Placebo Tablets.
PlaceboDRUGLuvadaxistat placebo-matching tablets.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to (\>=) 18.5 and less than or equal to (\<=) 40.0 (kilogram per square meter \[kg/m\^2\]) at the Screening Visit. * With a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of schi...

Countries:United StatesBulgariaCzechiaGermanyItalyPolandSpainUkraine
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Frequently asked questions about Luvadaxistat

What is Luvadaxistat used for?

Luvadaxistat is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of schizophrenia. It has been studied in adults with schizophrenia, including a trial specifically evaluating its effects on negative symptoms of the disorder. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

Who makes Luvadaxistat?

Luvadaxistat is being developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NBIX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with schizophrenia.

What phase is Luvadaxistat in?

Luvadaxistat is in Phase 2 clinical development. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, both involving adult patients with schizophrenia. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for commercial use.

What clinical trials is Luvadaxistat in?

Luvadaxistat has been studied in two completed Phase 2 clinical trials. NCT03359785 evaluated multiple oral doses in 31 adults with schizophrenia in the United States. NCT03382639 evaluated three dose levels in 256 adults with negative symptoms of schizophrenia across multiple countries including the United States, Bulgaria, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Ukraine.

Is Luvadaxistat FDA approved?

Luvadaxistat is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical development for schizophrenia. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, but the drug has not yet received regulatory approval for any indication.