KarXT + KarX-EC for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of KarXT + KarX-EC for the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
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Phase 3Interventional Study
Alzheimer's Disease
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
55 – 90
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
426 (estimated)
Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with agitation related to Alzheimer's Disease. Participants will receive a treatment and will be asked to have their caregiver attend visits and help with the study.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be takingMonoamine oxidase inhibitorsAnticonvulsantsMood stabilizersTricyclic antidepressants
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
I have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or less.
I have a caregiver who can attend all visits and help with the study.
I have experienced agitation for at least two weeks before the study.
I have a score of 4 or higher on the NPI/NPI-NH Agitation/Aggression scale.
I have a total score of 30 or more on the CMAI-IPA.
You may not be able to join if
I have agitation primarily caused by a different condition than Alzheimer's.
I have a history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
I am at high risk for urinary retention, gastric retention, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
I am at risk of suicidal behavior as determined by a doctor.
I have taken certain medications like monoamine oxidase inhibitors or anticonvulsants recently.
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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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT + KarX-EC in adult participants with agitation related to Alzheimer's Disease.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
\- A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in accordance with the 2024 Alzheimer's Association criteria with one of the following confirmations of AD pathology:
i) Historical evidence of AD diagnosis with amyloid positron emission tomography (PET), Aβ42/40 ratio in CSF, pTau181/…
Inclusion Criteria
\- A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in accordance with the 2024 Alzheimer's Association criteria with one of the following confirmations of AD pathology:
i) Historical evidence of AD diagnosis with amyloid positron emission tomography (PET), Aβ42/40 ratio in CSF, pTau181/Aβ42 ratio in CSF or pTau217/Aβ42 ratio in plasma using an Health Authority (HA)-authorized diagnostic assay.
ii) If no historical evidence available:
A. A plasma biomarker will be assessed for eligibility if allowed per regulatory requirements. The test cutoff(s) will be based on diagnostic use approval.
B. If a plasma biomarker assay cannot be used or if the assay result is inconclusive, conduct one the following:
* Amyloid PET.
* Aβ42/40 ratio or pTau181/Aβ42 ratio in CSF using an HA-authorized diagnostic assay.
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≤ 24 at Screening (Visit 1).
* Have an identified caregiver who has sufficient contact (approximately 8 hours over a week) and is willing to:
i) Attend all visits and report on participant's status.
ii) Oversee participant compliance with medication and study procedures.
iii) Participate in the study assessments and provide informed consent to participate in the study.
* History of agitation that meets the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) consensus definition for agitation in cognitive disorders with onset at least two weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1).
* AD participants are required to have NPI/NPI-NH Agitation/Aggression score ≥ 4 at Screening (Visit 1) and Baseline (Visit 2).
* Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory-International Psychogeriatric Association (CMAI-IPA) Total Score ≥ 30 at Screening (Visit 1) and Visit 2.
Exclusion Criteria
\- Medical Conditions.
i) Agitation symptoms that are primarily attributable to a condition other than the AD causing the dementia.
ii) History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
iii) History of (or at high risk for) urinary retention, gastric retention, or narrow-angle glaucoma as evaluated by the Investigator.
iv) Risk of suicidal behavior during the study as determined by the Investigator's clinical assessment and/or C-SSR.
\- Prior/Concomitant Therapy.
i) Recent history of receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors, anticonvulsants (eg, lamotrigine, divalproex), mood stabilizers (eg, lithium), tricyclic antidepressants (eg, imipramine, desipramine), or any other psychoactive medications except for as needed anxiolytics (eg, lorazepam).
A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors taken at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1) may be permitted.
B. Trazodone may be used as a hypnotic or for agitation if started at least 8 weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1).
Note: Mirtazapine may be used as a hypnotic if started at least 8 weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1).
\- Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.
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