A Study to Assess the Long-term Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder (BALSAM-3)
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Phase 3Interventional Study
Bipolar Disorder Type I With Mania
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
450 (estimated)
Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Bipolar-I disorder who experience mania. Participants will take KarXT to assess its long-term safety and how well it works.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have completed a previous study with KarXT.
I have a diagnosis of Bipolar-I disorder with mania.
I have a Young Mania Rating Scale score of 14 or higher.
I have a CGI-BP score of 3 or higher.
I do not need hospitalization for my mania.
You may not be able to join if
I have a risk for suicidal behavior.
I was discontinued from any previous KarXT studies.
I have rapid cycling Bipolar-I disorder.
I have another serious mental health disorder.
I have a moderate to severe substance use disorder.
I have had severe constipation in the last 6 months.
I have a history or high risk of urinary retention or serious eye conditions.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This is a phase 3, open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety of KarXT for the treatment of mania or mania with mixed features in Bipolar-I disorder (BP-I)
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in the treatment of participants with mania or mania with mixed features associated with BP-I.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants who participated in double-blind placebo-controlled study (CN0120036, CN0120037, or CN0120046):
a. Participants must have completed treatment period of parent study.
* De novo participants who did not participate in double-blind placebo-controlled studies:
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants who participated in double-blind placebo-controlled study (CN0120036, CN0120037, or CN0120046):
a. Participants must have completed treatment period of parent study.
* De novo participants who did not participate in double-blind placebo-controlled studies:
1. Participants must have primary diagnosis of Bipolar-I disorder established by a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation based on DSM-5-TR criteria and confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI, v7.0.2), with symptoms of mania or mixed mania.
2. Participants must have Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score of ≥ 14 at Screening and at baseline.
3. Participants must have CGI-BP score of ≥ 3 at Screening and at baseline.
4. Participants does not require hospitalization for acute mania.
Exclusion Criteria:
* All participants:
1\. All participants with a risk for suicidal behavior at baseline as determined by Investigator's clinical assessment or history of suicidal behavior as assessed on C-SSRS.
* Participants who participated in double-blind placebo-controlled study (CN0120036, CN0120037, or CN0120046):
1\. Discontinuation from any KarXT parent studies.
* De novo participants who did not participate in double-blind placebo-controlled studies:
1. Participants must not have primary diagnosis of BP-I with rapid cycling (ie, ≥ 4 distinct mood episodes in one year).
2. Participants must not have any primary DSM-5-TR disorder other than BP-I with mania or mania with mixed features within 12 months before Screening (confirmed using MINI version 7.0.2 at Screening), including BP-I with depression, (previous 3 months only), Bipolar-II disorder, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and primary psychotic disorder, with the exception of mild anxiety disorders.
3. Individual has a DSM-5-TR diagnosis of moderate to severe substance use disorder (except tobacco use disorder) within the 12 months before Screening (confirmed using MINI version 7.0.2 at Screening), or current use as determined by urine toxicology screen or alcohol test.
4. Participants must not have history of irritable bowel syndrome (with or without constipation) or serious constipation requiring treatment within the last 6 months.
5. Participants must not have history or high risk of urinary retention, gastric retention, or untreated narrow-angle glaucoma.
* Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.
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