NCT05889273

Brief Summary

ML-004-003 is a multi-center, open-label extension study that will enroll approximately 120 adolescent and adult subjects with ASD that have completed study ML-004-002. The primary objective of the study will be to evaluate the safety of ML-004 in subjects with ASD.

Trial Health

78
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
19mo left

Started Jun 2023

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
3 countries

21 active sites

Status
enrolling by invitation

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress65%
Jun 2023Dec 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 22, 2023

Completed
10 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2023

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 5, 2023

Completed
4.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2027

Expected
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 16, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4.4 years

First QC Date

May 22, 2023

Last Update Submit

March 13, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

ASDAutismAutism Spectrum DisorderSocial Communication

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Frequency of occurrence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs).

    Baseline up to Day 362

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Frequency of occurrence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Baseline up to Day 362

  • Frequency of occurrence of TEAEs leading to discontinuation.

    Baseline up to Day 362

  • Frequency of occurrence of TEAEs arising from clinically important changes in other safety assessments.

    Baseline up to Day 362

  • Frequency of occurrence of suicidal ideation and behavior as assessed by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.

    Baseline up to Day 362

Study Arms (1)

ML-004 (IR)/(ER) tablet

EXPERIMENTAL

ML-004 is a bilayer immediate-release (IR)/extended-release (ER, gastroretentive) oral tablet formulation. ML-004 is taken orally once daily and provided as a tablet in two dose strengths of 12 mg (3 mg IR/9 mg ER) and 24 mg tablet (6 mg IR/18 mg ER). Dose levels for this study are 12 mg (provided as one 12 mg tablet), 24 mg (one 24 mg tablet), 48 mg (two 24 mg tablets), and 72 mg (three 24 mg tablets).

Drug: ML-004 (IR)/(ER) tablet

Interventions

Participants will receive ML-004 once daily.

ML-004 (IR)/(ER) tablet

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Years - 46 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Has completed Study ML-004-002 within the past 90 days
  • Age 12 years to 46 years at screening
  • Has a designated care/study partner who can reliably report on symptoms
  • Has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Has a body mass index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m²
  • Psychoactive medications and adjunctive therapies stable for 4 weeks prior to screening
  • Must be able to swallow study medication

You may not qualify if:

  • Has Rett syndrome or Child Disintegrative Disorder
  • History of epilepsy without current adequate control, or any seizure in the 6 months preceding screening
  • Has a positive response to C-SSRS questions 4 and/or 5, or is a significant risk for suicidal behavior
  • Has a clinical history of uncontrolled or severe hypertension
  • If female, is pregnant or lactating

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (21)

Harmonex Neuroscience Research

Dothan, Alabama, 36303, United States

Location

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

Location

Cortica Healthcare

Glendale, California, 91203, United States

Location

NRC Research Institute

Orange, California, 92868, United States

Location

Cortica

San Rafael, California, 94903, United States

Location

Yale Child Study Center

New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

Location

The Children's Research Institute

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

Location

Abba Medical Group

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

Location

APG Research, LLC

Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States

Location

University of South Florida Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

Location

Neurobehavioral Medicine Group

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States

Location

University of Missouri, Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

Location

Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research

Orangeburg, New York, 10962, United States

Location

Richmond Behavioral Associates

Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States

Location

Suburban Research Associates

Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States

Location

BioBehavioral Research of Austin

Austin, Texas, 78759, United States

Location

Road Runner Research, Ltd.

San Antonio, Texas, 78249, United States

Location

Family Psychiatry of The Woodlands

The Woodlands, Texas, 77381, United States

Location

Brain and Mind Centre

Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050, Australia

Location

The Royal Children's Hospital, Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

Location

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M4G 1R8, Canada

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderCommunication

Interventions

Tablets

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental DisordersBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dosage FormsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Multi-center, open-label study
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2023

First Posted

June 5, 2023

Study Start

June 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

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