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Licarbazepine

Phase 3

Bipolar Disorder | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Mar 28, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,116

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Licarbazepine · 7 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 5Phase 1 2
NCT00228059An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I Disorder.Bipolar I Disorder
COMPLETED132 Analytics
NCT00238485An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine 750-2000 mg/d in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I DisorderBipolar I Disorder
COMPLETED251 Analytics
NCT00099229Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder
COMPLETED320 Analytics
NCT00107939Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder
COMPLETED453 Analytics
NCT00107926Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder
COMPLETED343 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I Disorder.
Bipolar I DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine 750-2000 mg/d in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar I DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar DisorderUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety and tolerability of licarbazepine with respect to adverse events, serious adverse events, changes in laboratory values, ECGs and vital signs.
Mean reduction in manic episodes and major depressive episodes from baseline to endpoint (Week 3).
Mean reduction in manic episodes and major depressive episodes from baseline to endpoint (week 6)
Mean reduction in manic episodes and major depressive episodes from baseline to endpoint (week 6).
Influence of moderate hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of
licarbazepine after single oral administration of 1000 mg licarbazepine (given as 2 x 500
mg IR tablets) in healthy subjects and in moderate hepatic impaired subjects
Influence of severe renal impairment on pharmacokinetics of
licarbazepine and its glucuronide conjugate after single oral dose of 500 mg licarbazepine IR in healthy subjects and in severe renal impaired patients.

Secondary Endpoints

Major improvement in anxiety and depression from baseline to endpoint (Week 3)
Safety and tolerability of treatment with licarbazepine over 6 weeks, with respect to adverse events and SAEs, laboratory values, ECGs and vital signs.
Major improvement in anxiety and depression from baseline to endpoint (week 6)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
licarbazepineEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LicarbazepineDRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. written informed consent provided prior to participation in the extension study 2. successful completion of study CLIC477D2301 3. willingness and ability to comply with all study requirements Exclusion Criteria: 1. premature discontinuation from study CLIC477D2301 2. failur...

Countries:United StatesFranceRussiaAustriaCanadaColombiaCzechiaGermanyGuatemalaPeruSlovakiaSouth AfricaUkraineVenezuela
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Frequently asked questions about Licarbazepine

What is Licarbazepine used for?

Licarbazepine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of manic episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. It is also being evaluated in healthy volunteers for pharmacokinetic studies. The drug is in Phase 3 clinical development for bipolar disorder and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Licarbazepine?

Licarbazepine is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company has sponsored clinical trials evaluating the drug's safety and tolerability in patients with Bipolar I Disorder.

What phase is Licarbazepine in?

Licarbazepine is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar I Disorder. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval. The Phase 3 trials have been completed, along with additional Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers.

What clinical trials is Licarbazepine in?

Licarbazepine has been studied in several clinical trials. NCT00228059 and NCT00238485 are completed Phase 3 open-label extension studies evaluating safety and tolerability in patients with manic episodes of Bipolar I Disorder. NCT00424671 and NCT00426036 are Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers examining the effects of hepatic and renal impairment on the drug's pharmacokinetics.

How does Licarbazepine work?

Licarbazepine is a small molecule developed for psychiatric use. Its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available clinical trial information. The drug is being investigated for its ability to treat manic episodes in patients with Bipolar I Disorder, though its precise mechanism of action remains unspecified.

Is Licarbazepine FDA approved?

Licarbazepine is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in clinical development, with Phase 3 trials completed for Bipolar I Disorder. The drug remains under study and has not received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory bodies.