Multicenter Study of Lumateperone for the Treatment of Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Pediatric Patients
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Lumateperone in the Treatment of Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pediatric Patients 5 to 17 Years of Age
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interventional
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Brief Summary
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with a primary diagnosis of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for phase_3
Started Dec 2024
39 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 22, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 26, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 6, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2027
July 8, 2025
July 1, 2025
2.2 years
November 22, 2024
July 3, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Aberrant Behavior Checklist - Irritability (ABC-I)
The ABC-I subscale contains 15 items which rate symptoms on a scale ranging from 0 (not at all a problem) to 3 (severe).
Week 6
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S)
Week 6
Study Arms (3)
Lumateperone high dose
EXPERIMENTALLumateperone 42 mg for patients ages 13-17 years old
Lumateperone low dose
EXPERIMENTALLumateperone 21 mg for patients ages 13-17 years old
Placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATORPlacebo
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- All patients must have a legally authorized representative LAR (eg, parent or legal guardian) who is willing and able to be responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient, provide information about the patient's condition, and accompany the patient to study visits.
- Able to provide consent as follows:
- The patient's LAR must provide written, informed consent.
- When developmentally appropriate based on Investigator judgment, the patient should provide written assent.
- Male or female patients 5 to 17 years of age. Currently, only patients aged 13 to 17 years will be eligible for enrollment.
- Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) primary diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL);
- ABC-I subscale score of \>18 at Screening and Baseline;
- CGI-S score \> 4 with respect to irritability associated with ASD at Screening and Baseline.
You may not qualify if:
- Has a primary psychiatric diagnosis other than ASD. Exceptions include:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If a patient is taking medication(s) for ADHD, they must be on a stable treatment regimen of these medication(s) for 30 days prior to screening and the treatment regimen is expected to remain stable throughout the study. This must be confirmed by the Investigator and noted in the source records.
- Mild and moderate intellectual disability based on Investigator judgment and DSM-5 criteria (severe and profound intellectual disability are excluded).
- History or current diagnosis of Rett syndrome or Fragile X syndrome;
- In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient has a significant risk for suicidal behavior during their participation in the study or
- At Screening, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) within 6 months prior to Screening or, at Baseline, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 since the Screening Visit;
- At Screening, the patient has had 1 or more suicidal attempts within the 2 years prior to Screening; or
- The patient is considered to be an imminent danger to themselves or others.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (39)
Clinical Site
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
Clinical Site
Imperial, California, 92251, United States
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Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States
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Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33122, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33130, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33144, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Miami Gardens, Florida, 33056, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32809, United States
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Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060, United States
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States
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Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046, United States
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Naperville, Illinois, 60563, United States
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Evansville, Indiana, 47713, United States
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
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Lincoln, Nebraska, 68526, United States
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Orangeburg, New York, 10962, United States
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Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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Kinston, North Carolina, 28504, United States
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Avon Lake, Ohio, 44012, United States
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116, United States
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Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Coppell, Texas, 75019, United States
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Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77090, United States
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Richmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
Clinical Site
Everett, Washington, 98201, United States
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 3
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- QUADRUPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 22, 2024
First Posted
November 26, 2024
Study Start
December 6, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
April 1, 2027
Last Updated
July 8, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share