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Study NCT ID:
NCT07467993
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-20
First Post:
2026-03-09
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Treatment Response of GXV813 in Hospitalized Adults With Schizophrenia
Sponsor:
Organization:
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Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total score between 80 and 120, inclusive, at screening a. Score of ≥ 4 (moderate or greater) for ≥ 2 of the following Positive Scale (P) items:\n\n i. Item 1 (P1; delusions)\n\nii. Item 2 (P2; conceptual disorganization)\n\niii. Item 3 (P3; hallucinatory behavior)\n\niv. Item 6 (P6; suspiciousness/persecution)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Any primary DSM-5 disorder other than schizophrenia within 12 months before screening (confirmed using Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, Clinical Trials Version (SCID-5-CT) at screening)\n2. History of treatment resistance to antipsychotic medications defined as inadequate response to two adequate courses of pharmacotherapy or previous clozapine treatment for treatment-resistant schizophrenia\n3. Participants who need to be treated with drugs that are known to be moderate and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers will be excluded\n4. 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