NBI-1065890 versus placebo for adults with tardive dyskinesia

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of NBI-1065890 in Adult Participants With Tardive Dyskinesia

Phase 2 Interventional Neurocrine Biosciences · NCT07365462

This trial will test if NBI-1065890 reduces involuntary movements in adults with tardive dyskinesia compared with a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorNeurocrine Biosciences Industry-sponsored
Locations6 sites (Chino, California and 5 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07365462 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This Phase 2 interventional trial compares the investigational drug NBI-1065890 to placebo in adults who have neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia and a qualifying psychiatric diagnosis. Participants must have had TD for at least three months and meet a minimum severity threshold on the AIMS dyskinesia total score as confirmed by a blinded external video reviewer. Dosing is compared against placebo while blinded certified site raters and external reviewers use AIMS video assessments to measure changes in abnormal movements; safety and tolerability are also monitored. The study is being conducted at Neurocrine Clinical Sites in California and Florida.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults with a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder and neuroleptic-induced TD for at least three months with AIMS dyskinesia total score ≥6 are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with comorbid parkinsonism, only mild TD, or TD not caused by neuroleptic exposure are unlikely to benefit from this specific trial.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If effective, NBI-1065890 could reduce the severity of involuntary movements and improve daily functioning for people with tardive dyskinesia.

How similar studies have performed: Drugs targeting the same general pathway (VMAT2 inhibitors such as valbenazine and deutetrabenazine) have shown benefit in TD, so this approach builds on established pharmacology though NBI-1065890 itself is investigational.

Eligibility criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Medically confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder (MDD) as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) for at least 3 months prior to screening.
* Medically confirmed diagnosis of neuroleptic-induced TD as defined in the DSM-5 for at least 3 months prior to screening.
* Moderate or severe TD (AIMS Item 8, severity of abnormal movement overall) as assessed by a blinded, external AIMS video reviewer using a video recording of the participant's AIMS assessment administered at the clinical site by a blinded, certified site AIMS rater. The AIMS dyskinesia total score (sum of Items 1 to 7) must be ≥6 as assessed by the blinded, external AIMS video reviewer.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Comorbid parkinsonism (drug-induced or otherwise) or more than a minimal level of extrapyramidal signs/symptoms, as documented by a score on the Modified Simpson-Angus Scale (mSAS) (excluding Items 8 and 10) \>6 at screening or Day -1 (baseline) or a score \>3 in any one item (excluding Items 8 and 10).
* Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) global clinical assessment score ≥2 at screening or Day -1.
* Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) total score ≥50 at screening or Day -1.
* Hospitalized for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or MDD within 6 months of screening.
* Participant has an unstable medical condition or unstable chronic disease.
* Any known history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

Note: Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Where this trial is running

Chino, California and 5 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Tardive DyskinesiaNBI-1065890
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.