Schizophrenia
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, PK and PD profile of AUT00206 after repeated doses in patients with stable but symptomatic schizophrenia, taking one or two established anti-psychotic drugs. The subjects will undergo brain imaging, tests of cognition and tests of auditory function and electrophysiological measures in addition to routine safety monitoring. Because of the pioneering and novel mechanism of action of this drug, a key objective is to characterize this range of biomarkers which will inform the future development of the drug.
Interventions
4 capsules of 200mg AUT00206, twice daily, to take orally with food for 4 weeks
4 capsules of placebo, twice daily, to take orally with food for 4 weeks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Key inclusion Criteria: * Male patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia no more than 5 calendar years (before screening); * Positive and negative symptoms assessed by PANSS; * Medically and psychiatrically stable; * On a stable dose of antipsychotic drugs; * Able to give fully informed written consent and likely to comply with the requirements of the trial. Key
Exclusion criteria
* clinically relevant, as assessed by a physician, abnormal findings at the screening assessment; * sensitivity to excipients of the trial medication; * current use of contraindicated drugs; * participation in another clinical trial of unlicensed medicines within the previous 30 days; * loss of more than 400 mL blood, within the previous 3 months; history of drug or alcohol dependence in the last year; * significant acute or chronic illness; * significant medical history or concurrent medical condition that warrants exclusion; * objection by subject's physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events over 28 days treatment of AUT00206 compared to Placebo | 28 days |
| Plasma concentrations of AUT00206 | 28 days |
Countries
United Kingdom