Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Centanafadine in adults with ADHD and emotional dysregulation

Official title: A Phase 3b, Multicenter, Open-label, Single-arm Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Orally Administered Centanafadine QD XR Capsules in Adults With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation

Run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · NCT07759154 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests centanafadine XR once daily to see if it helps adults with ADHD who also have emotional dysregulation.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations16 sites (Gainesville, Florida and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2026
Main results expectedMay 27, 2027
Study endsMay 27, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT07759154 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with ADHD and clinically significant emotional dysregulation who meet the specified eligibility criteria and do not have excluded comorbid conditions.

Probably not a fit

Patients with comorbidities or symptom profiles outside the inclusion criteria may not experience benefit from centanafadine XR.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 3, interventional trial evaluating the efficacy of once-daily centanafadine XR capsules in adults diagnosed with ADHD and emotional dysregulation. Eligible participants have ADHD confirmed by the ACDS, AISRS ≥ 28, WRAADDS-ED ≥ 7, and CGI-S-ADHD ≥ 4. Exclusion criteria include certain mood, psychotic, substance use, sleep, and other psychiatric disorders. The study is conducted across three sites in Florida with lead sponsor Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. and no listed collaborators. Primary outcomes focus on improvements in ADHD symptoms and emotional dysregulation in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, centanafadine XR could improve attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and emotional regulation in adults with ADHD and ED.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of similar mechanisms in ADHD have shown variable improvements; this trial tests centanafadine in a targeted ADHD+ED population to establish efficacy.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Primary diagnosis of ADHD per the Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale (ACDS).
2. Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) total score of ≥ 28 at baseline.
3. Symptoms of ED as determined by the WRAADDS-ED subscale score ≥ 7 at baseline.
4. CGI-S-ADHD rating ≥ 4 (at least moderate severity) at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar and related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, borderline and antisocial personality disorders, neurocognitive disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability.
2. DSM-5 criteria for a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, any substance use disorder, untreated/unstable obstructive sleep apnea, eating disorders, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
3. Any other current DSM-5 comorbid psychiatric disorder identified by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) or any medical condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, could be expected to require treatment with medications prohibited in this trial that cannot be safely discontinued with completion of an appropriate washout, could confound efficacy or safety assessments, or be the primary driver of ED.
4. Presence of an unstable or uncontrolled medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could pose a safety risk to the participant or could manifest with psychiatric symptoms (eg, thyroid disease).
5. In the clinical opinion of the investigator, the participant has not derived significant therapeutic benefit from 2 or more ADHD therapies of 2 different classes (eg, amphetamine and methylphenidate, or amphetamine and atomoxetine) given with an acceptable dose and duration during adulthood (aged 18 years or older).
6. Current use of prohibited psychotropic medications that cannot be discontinued within 7 to 28 days prior to enrollment.
7. Any disorder that is the primary focus of treatment other than ADHD.
8. Evidence of current substance use disorder or history in the past 12 months.
9. History of any prior exposure to centanafadine.
10. Participated in other clinical trials involving investigational drugs within 180 days prior to screening or participated in more than 2 interventional clinical trials involving investigational drugs within the past year.
11. Have an allergy to the IMP or any component of the IMP.

Note: Other protocol-specified inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Where it's running

  • Sarkis Clinical Trials - Gainesville
    Gainesville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • CNS Healthcare - Jacksonville (Clinical Neuroscience Solutions - Jacksonville)
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Accel Research Sites-Maitland
    Maitland, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nola Research Works
    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Boston Clinical Trials
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Adams Clinical - Watertown
    Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
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  • St. Charles Psychiatric Associates/Midwest Research Group
    Saint Charles, Missouri, United States
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  • Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Inc.
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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  • Center for Emotional Fitness
    Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Medical Research Network, LLC
    New York, New York, United States
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  • Patient Priority Clinical Trials
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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  • Summit Research Network
    Portland, Oregon, United States
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  • Donald J. Garcia, Jr, MD, PA
    Austin, Texas, United States
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  • Houston Clinical Trials LLC
    Bellaire, Texas, United States
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  • Kaleidoscope Clinical Research
    Houston, Texas, United States
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  • Core Clinical Research
    Everett, Washington, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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