Evaluating the safety of iloperidone in adolescents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Official title: Open-label Safety Study of a 1-year 8 to 24 mg/Day Dose Regimen of Iloperidone (FANAPT®) in Adolescent Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder
Run by Vanda Pharmaceuticals · NCT05648591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how safe the medication iloperidone is for teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vanda Pharmaceuticals Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 11 sites (Dothan, Alabama and 10 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 24, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05648591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are currently using other investigational drugs or have a positive drug test may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study assesses the safety and tolerability of iloperidone, an antipsychotic medication, in adolescents aged 12 to 17 diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. Participants will receive open-label treatment with iloperidone for up to 52 weeks, allowing researchers to monitor side effects and overall tolerability. The study aims to gather important data on how this medication affects younger patients, which is crucial for understanding its use in this age group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the safe use of iloperidone for treating adolescents with serious mental health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on iloperidone have been conducted in adults, this specific focus on adolescents is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is willing and able to provide assent and willing to complete all aspects of the study * Patient's parent or legal guardian willing and able to provide consent * Male or female patients 12 through 17 years of age (inclusive) * Clinical diagnosis of either schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Use of other investigational drugs at the time of enrollment, or within 30 days or 5 half-lives of enrollment, whichever is longer * A positive test for drugs of abuse
Where it's running
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Vanda Investigational Site
Dothan, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
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Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Vanda Investigational Site
Decatur, Georgia, United States Recruiting
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Vanda Investigational Site
Kinston, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
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Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Vanda Investigational Site
Westlake, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Vanda Investigational Site
Everett, Washington, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Email: clinicaltrials@vandapharma.com
- Phone: 202-734-3400
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.