Phase 3 Evaluation of KarXT and KarXT+KarX-EC in Schizophrenia and Autism-Related Irritability in Youth, respectively.

2025-524062-16-00 Protocol CN0120021 Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Authorised, recruitment pending

Status Authorised, recruitment pending · 1 EU/EEA countries · 6 sites · Protocol CN0120021

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
Status Authorised, recruitment pending
Participants planned 300
Countries 1
Sites 6

Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

To assess the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in the treatment of teenagers (13-17 years old) with schizophrenia and of KarXT+KarX-EC in the treatment of children and teenagers (5-17 years old) with irritability associated with ASD.

Key facts

Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb Services Unlimited Company
Participant type
Pediatric, Patients
Age range
0-17 years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10], Psychiatry and Psychology [F] - Mental Disorders [F03]
Decision date (initial)
2026-05-29
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
Yes

External identifiers

EU CT number
2025-524062-16-00
WHO UTN
U1111-1325-9994

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Safety, Efficacy

To assess the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in the treatment of teenagers (13-17 years old) with schizophrenia and of KarXT+KarX-EC in the treatment of children and teenagers (5-17 years old) with irritability associated with ASD.

Secondary objectives 3

  1. To assess the effects of KarXT and of KarXT+KarX-EC on procholinergic symptoms in teenagers with schizophrenia and in children and teenagers (5-17 years old) with irritability associated with ASD, respectively.
  2. To assess the effects of KarXT and of KarXT+KarX-EC on the frequency and severity of suicidal ideation and behavior in teenagers with schizophrenia and in children and teenagers (5-17 years old) with irritability associated with ASD, respectively.
  3. To assess the effects of KarXT and of KarXT+KarX-EC on extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS; movement and coordination problems) in teenagers with schizophrenia and in children and teenagers (5-17 years old) with irritability associated with ASD, respectively.

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

VersionLevelCodeTermSystem organ class
20.0 PT 10039626 Schizophrenia 100000004873
20.0 LLT 10076922 Early onset schizophrenia 10037175
20.0 LLT 10008520 Childhood autism 10037175
21.1 PT 10063844 Autism spectrum disorder 100000004873

Regulatory references

EMA paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
EMEA-000027-PIP00-79, EMEA-000029-PIP10-41
Plan to share IPD
Yes
IPD plan description
BMS will provide access to individual anonymized participant data upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria. Additional information regarding Bristol Myers Squibb's data sharing policy and process can be found at: https://www.bms.com/researchers-and-partners/clinical-trials-and-research/disclosure-commitment.html.

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 2

  1. Teenagers with schizophrenia must be between 13-17 years old at the time of consent in study CN0120020, have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and have completed the double-blind treatment period (i.e., Visit 8) of study CN0120020 without an adverse event that the study doctor believes is an unacceptable safety risk.
  2. Children and teenagers with irritability associated with ASD must be between 5-17 years old at the time of consent in studies CN0120044/CN0120045, have a diagnosis of ASD, and have completed the double-blind treatment period (i.e., Week 8) of study CN0120044 or CN0120045 without an adverse event that the study doctor believes is an unacceptable safety risk.

Exclusion criteria 5

  1. Participants from study CN0120020 who have a primary diagnosis other than schizophrenia.
  2. Participants from study CN0120020 who are experiencing moderate to severe substance use disorder within the last year.
  3. Participants who, at the final end‑of‑treatment visit of Study CN0120020, Study CN0120044, or Study CN0120045 have any clinically significant abnormalities in physical examination, electrocardiogram, or vital signs (including heart rate or blood pressure) that, in the investigator’s judgment, could compromise their safety.
  4. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  5. Participants from Study CN0120044 and Study CN0120045 who have any primary psychiatric diagnosis other than ASD.

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. Occurrence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), adverse events of special interest (AESIs), and serious adverse events (SAEs) during the treatment and safety follow-up periods.

Secondary endpoints 3

  1. Occurrence of procholinergic and anticholinergic symptoms during the treatment period.
  2. Suicidal ideation and behavior assessed using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) during the treatment and safety follow-up periods.
  3. Change from baseline (CFB) on the Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS), Barnes-Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS), and Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) by visit during the treatment period.

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 11

KarX-EC

PRD12408422 · Product

Active substance
Xanomeline Tartrate
Substance synonyms
LY246708 tartrate, 3-(4-(Hexyloxy)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methylpyridine (-)-(+)-tartrate (1:1)
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarX-EC

PRD12408417 · Product

Active substance
Xanomeline Tartrate
Substance synonyms
LY246708 tartrate, 3-(4-(Hexyloxy)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methylpyridine (-)-(+)-tartrate (1:1)
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarX-EC

PRD12408431 · Product

Active substance
Xanomeline Tartrate
Substance synonyms
LY246708 tartrate, 3-(4-(Hexyloxy)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methylpyridine (-)-(+)-tartrate (1:1)
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarX-EC

PRD12408423 · Product

Active substance
Xanomeline Tartrate
Substance synonyms
LY246708 tartrate, 3-(4-(Hexyloxy)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methylpyridine (-)-(+)-tartrate (1:1)
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12404377 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12404386 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12404394 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12404368 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12327546 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12327577 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

KarXT

PRD12327569 · Product

Active substance
Trospium Chloride
Pharmaceutical form
CAPSULE
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
9999 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
9999 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Bristol-Myers Squibb Services Unlimited Company

Sponsor organisation
Bristol-Myers Squibb Services Unlimited Company
Address
Plaza 254, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2
City
Dublin 15
Postcode
D15 T867
Country
Ireland

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Bristol-Myers Squibb Services Unlimited Company
Contact name
GSM-CT

Public contact point

Organisation
Bristol-Myers Squibb Services Unlimited Company
Contact name
GSM-CT

Third parties 6

OrganisationCity, countryDuties
Greenphire LLC
ORG-100041621
King Of Prussia, United States Other
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
ORG-100032592
Chennai, India Other
Iqvia Holdings Inc.
ORG-100043905
Durham, United States Other
Labcorp Central Laboratory Services LP
ORG-100032236
Indianapolis, United States Other
Signant Health Global LLC
ORG-100040604
Blue Bell, United States Other
Syneos Health Inc.
ORG-100008382
Morrisville, United States Other

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 6 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Romania Authorised, recruitment pending 40 6
Rest of world
United States, Colombia, Argentina, Japan
260

Investigational sites

Romania

6 sites · Authorised, recruitment pending
Institutul De Psihiatrie Socola Iasi
Pediatric Psychiatry, Soseaua Bucium 36, 700282, Iasi
Cabinet Medical Individual Dr Gheorghita Karina Lidia
Pediatric Neurology, Strada Nita Elinescu nr 6C, 031871, Bucharest
Spitalul Clinic De Psihiatrie Prof.Dr.Alexandru Obregia
Pediatric Psychiatry, Soseaua Berceni 4, 041914, Bucharest
Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta pentru Copii Cluj Napoca
Pediatric Psychiatry, Str. Motilor nr.68, 400370, Cluj Napoca
Spitalul Clinic De Urgenta Pentru Copii Louis Turcanu Timisoara
Pediatric Psychiatry, Strada Doctor Iosif Nemoianu 2, 300011, Timisoara
Clinica Animedica
Pediatric Psychiatry, Strada Caimetei nr.20, 021056, Bucharest

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 10 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol 2025-524062-16-_redacted 1
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_ Recruitment arrangements 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_ SIS and ICF Assent 13-17_Redacted 1.2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_ SIS and ICF Main_Redacted 1.1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Assent 13-17 EN_Redacted 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Future Research EN_Redacted 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Future Research_Redacted 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Main EN_Redacted 1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol Synopsis_2025-524062-16_EN 1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol Synopsis_2025-524062-16_RO 1

Application history

1 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2026-02-02 Romania Acceptable with conditions
2026-05-25
2026-05-29