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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive KarXT for the Treatment of Mania, With or Without Mixed Features, in Participants With Bipolar-I Disorder Taking Lithium, Valproate, or Lamotrigine

Bristol-Myers Squibb · NCT07140913

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–65 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted (a condition is required)
Study type
Interventional · Phase 3
Target enrollment
424
US sites recruiting
20
Study start
October 8, 2025
Record last updated
June 23, 2026

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What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjunctive KarXT for the treatment of mania in participants with Bipolar-I Disorder.

Being studied: Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride; Placebo

Conditions: Mania; Bipolar Disorder

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Individuals have a primary diagnosis of Bipolar-I disorder established by a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation based on the DSM-5-TR criteria and confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 7.0.2.
  • Individual is experiencing an acute exacerbation or relapse of manic episode, with or without mixed features (≤ 3 weeks).
  • The individual requires hospitalization for the acute exacerbation or relapse of mania.
  • Body mass index ≥ 18 and ≤ 40 kg/m2.
  • Currently experiencing an acute episode of mania or mania with mixed features with a therapeutic dose of lithium, valproate, or lamotrigine. The dose of the mood stabilizer must have remained stable for at least two weeks prior to screening. Additionally, participants on valproate must have been receiving treatment with valproate for a minimum of seven months.
  • YMRS Total Score of ≥ 18 at Screening and at Baseline, and \< 20% reduction in YMRS from screening to baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any primary DSM-5-TR disorder other than BP-I within 12 months before screening (confirmed using MINI version 7.0.2 at screening) including BP-I depression (for previous 3 months only), BP-I with rapid cycling, first manic episode, BP-II, primary psychotic disorder, borderline personality disorder, and major depressive disorder, with the exception of mild anxiety disorders.
  • 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.
  • Risk for suicidal behavior at screening as determined by the investigator's clinical assessment and the C-SSRS with an answer "Yes" to item 4 or 5 within 6 months before screening or between screening and baseline, or "Yes" to any of the 5 items (C-SSRS behavior) with an event occurring within the 12 months before screening, or between screening and baseline.
  • History of irritable bowel syndrome (with or without constipation) or any serious constipation requiring treatment within the last 6 months.
  • History or high risk of urinary retention, gastric retention, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
  • Participants with HIV, cirrhosis, biliary duct abnormalities, hepatobiliary carcinoma, and/or active hepatic viral infections based on either medical history or the LFT results.
  • Elevations in hepatic transaminases at screening ≥ 2 × ULN for ALT or AST and/or bilirubin > 1.5× ULN, unless in the context of Gilbert's syndrome.
  • All grades of hepatic impairment (mild [Child-Pugh Class A], moderate [Child-Pugh Class B], and severe [Child-Pugh Class C]).
  • Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Recruiting US locations

  • Pillar Clinical Research - Bentonville

    Bentonville, AR 72712

    Site contact: Fayz Hudefi, Site 0029 · 479-367-2688

  • Pillar Clinical Research- Little Rock

    Little Rock, AR 72204

    Site contact: Leslie Smith, Site 0018 · 501-350-3285

  • Clinical Innovations, Inc. dba CITrials

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    Site contact: Gerald Maguire, Site 0110 · 562-249-6956

  • Inland Psychiatric Medical Group.

    Chino, CA 91710

    Site contact: Nandita Puchakayala, Site 0049 · 909-488-9116

  • Proscience Research Group

    Culver City, CA 90230

    Site contact: Marina Bussel, Site 0014 · 424-227-8127

  • Omega Clinical Trials - La Habra

    La Habra, CA 90631

    Site contact: Wakelin McNeel, Site 0151 · 562-690-2200

  • Catalina Research Institute, LLC

    Montclair, CA 91763

    Site contact: Stephen Volk, Site 0037 · 909-590-8409

  • NRC Research Institute

    Orange, CA 92868

    Site contact: Tony Ortiz, Site 0148 · 714-289-1100

  • Clinical Innovations, Inc. dba CITrials

    Riverside, CA 92506

    Site contact: Evagelos Coskinas, Site 0106 · 951-300-4924

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach

    Hallandale, FL 33009

    Site contact: Beth Safirstein, Site 0015

  • South Florida Research Phase I-IV

    Miami, FL 33166

    Site contact: Silvia Silva Duluc, Site 0021 · 305-669-6166

  • Health Synergy Clinical Research

    West Palm Beach, FL 33407

    Site contact: Mohammad Nisar, Site 0016 · 786-831-7303

  • CenExel iResearch, LLC

    Savannah, GA 31405

    Site contact: Yael Elfassy, Site 0136 · 912-744-0800

  • Pillar Clinical Research -Chicago

    Chicago, IL 60641

    Site contact: Roueen Rafeyan, Site 0017 · 312-865-6336

  • Arch Clinical Trials

    St Louis, MO 63141

    Site contact: Junaid Syed, Site 0023 · 314-771-6387

  • Richmond Behavioral Associates

    Staten Island, NY 10314

    Site contact: Peter Weiden, Site 0032 · 917-701-7484

  • Community Clinical Research

    Austin, TX 78754

    Site contact: David Brown, Site 0026 · 512-323-2622

  • Elevate Clinical Research-Houston

    Houston, TX 77058

    Site contact: Matthew Brams, Site 0160

  • Prime Clinical Research - Mansfield

    Mansfield, TX 76063

    Site contact: Jamie Alexander, Site 0156 · 817-907-7330

  • Pillar Clinical Research - Richardson

    Richardson, TX 75080

    Site contact: Scott Bartley, Site 0033 · 214-396-4844

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com · 855-907-3286 · Clinical.Trials@bms.com
  • First line of the email MUST contain NCT # and Site #.
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