LB-102 treatment for adults with acute schizophrenia
Official title: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Antipsychotic Efficacy and Safety of LB 102 in the Treatment of Adult Patients With Acute Schizophrenia
Run by LB Pharmaceuticals Inc. · NCT07363577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether taking LB-102 once daily (50 mg or 100 mg) helps adults hospitalized for an acute schizophrenia episode compared with placebo.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 456 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | LB Pharmaceuticals Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 13 sites (Bentonville, Arkansas and 12 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07363577 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with DSM-5 schizophrenia experiencing an acute exacerbation who meet PANSS and BMI criteria, can provide informed consent, are willing to be hospitalized, and agree to contraception requirements are the ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, other primary DSM-5 diagnoses, high suicidal or violent risk, significant cardiac or metabolic conditions, breastfeeding women, or those unwilling to use effective birth control are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose multicenter trial compares once-daily LB-102 (50 mg and 100 mg) with placebo in adults experiencing an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia. Participants are hospitalized for the duration of the study and randomized to one of the three arms. The study tracks symptom change (including PANSS scores), safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics. Key eligibility includes DSM-5 schizophrenia diagnosis, PANSS 80–120, BMI 18–40, ability to consent, and agreement to required contraception where applicable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, LB-102 could offer a new oral treatment option that more quickly reduces acute schizophrenia symptoms while being tolerable for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other phase 3 fixed-dose, placebo-controlled trials of oral antipsychotics have demonstrated benefit in acute schizophrenia, but LB-102 itself is a novel compound without prior phase 3 proof of efficacy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide ICF * Willing to be hospitalized for duration of the study * Diagnosis of schizophrenia as defined by DSM-5 * BMI - 18-40 * PANSS 80-120 Exclusion Criteria: * Sexually active m/f not willing to adhere to highly effect birth control * Breast feeding * Increase in PANSS of \> 20% between screening and baseline * History of resistant treatment to schizophrenia medications * DSM-5 diagnosis other than schizophrenia * Risk of suicidal behavior * Risk of violent or destructive behavior * Clinically significant tardive dyskinesia determined by a score of ≥3 on Item 8 of the AIMS at Screening * Score of ≥3 on the BARS global clinical assessment of akathisia at Screening * Insulin dependent diabetes * Known ischemic heart disease or any history of myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure (whether controlled or uncontrolled), angioplasty, stenting, or coronary artery bypass surgery * History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, or oncologic disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the patient
Where it's running
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Pillar Clinical Research
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
Pillar Clinical Research
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
Woodland International Research Group
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
ProScience Research Group
Culver City, California, United States Recruiting -
CenExel
Garden Grove, California, United States Recruiting -
Synergy San Diego
Lemon Grove, California, United States Recruiting
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Clinical Innovations, Inc.
Riverside, California, United States Recruiting -
Health Synergy Clinical Research
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Innovative Clinical Research
Miami Lakes, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Accelerated Clinical Trial
Snellville, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Pillar Clinical Research
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Arch Clinical Trials
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research
North Canton, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Branislav Mancevski, MD
- Email: clinicaltrials@lbpharma.us
- Phone: 212-605-0300
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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.