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A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate ABT-126 for the Treatment of Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Schizophrenia
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01678755
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Brief Summary

This is an efficacy study evaluating a experimental treatment for cognitive deficits in adults with schizophrenia.

Detailed Description

Safety and Efficacy Study for Cognitive Deficits in Adult Subjects with Schizophrenia.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
157
Inclusion Criteria
  • Has a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnosis of schizophrenia confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.).
  • Is clinically stable while receiving a regimen of one or two allowable antipsychotic medications; lack of hospitalizations in 4 months prior to initial screening visit; taking the same antipsychotic medication(s) for at least 8 weeks prior to baseline visit; core positive symptoms of Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) no worse than moderate in severity throughout screening period of at least 4 weeks.
  • Has been diagnosed with or treated for schizophrenia for at least 2 years prior to initial screening visit.
  • Has had continuity in psychiatric care (e.g., mental health system, clinic or physician) for at least 6 months prior to initial screening visit.
  • Has an identified contact person (e.g., family member, social worker, case worker, or nurse) that can provide support to the subject to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
Exclusion Criteria
  • In the Investigator's judgment, has a current or past diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, manic episode, dementia, post traumatic stress disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, or the subject has a current major depressive episode.
  • Has a positive urine drug screen for cocaine, phencyclidine (PCP), opiates (unless duly prescribed), benzodiazepines (unless duly prescribed), marijuana, or amphetamines during the Screening Period.
  • Has a current or past history of seizures, with the exception of a single febrile seizure occurring prior to 6 years of age.
  • Has a clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) at Screening Visit 1 as determined by the Investigator.
  • Has any risk factors for Torsades de Pointes (TdP)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo
ABT-126 Low DoseABT-126ABT-126 Low Dose
ABT-126 High DoseABT-126ABT-126 High Dose
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cognition: MCCB (MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery) change from baseline to week 12Change from baseline to week 12

Rater based interview

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functioning: UPSA-2 (University of California San Diego Performance-based Skills Assessment-2)Measurements from screening period up through week 12

Rater based interview

Symptom Severity: PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale)Measurements from screening period up through week 12

Rater based interview

Symptom Severity: NSA-16 (16-item version of the Negative Symptom Assessment Scale)Measurements from screening period up through week 12

Rater based interview

Trial Locations

Locations (20)

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 73984

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Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72702

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DeSoto, Texas, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72704

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Garden Grove, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 73981

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 74436

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Chino, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72699

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National City, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 73236

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Orange, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 89553

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Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 75146

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Maitland, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 76534

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72701

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Torrance, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 75314

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Bradenton, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 75654

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72703

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 86974

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San Diego, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 75147

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Houston, Texas, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 113035

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 73983

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Oceanside, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 72700

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Cedarhurst, New York, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 73982

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New York, New York, United States

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