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Long-Acting Oral Capsule

Long-Acting Oral LYN-005 for Schizophrenia

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Richard Scranton, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by Lyndra Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female aged ≥18 and ≤64 years
Current diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria as confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Psychotic Disorder Studies (MINI) version 7.0.2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to day 36
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying a long-acting pill form of a drug to treat mental health issues. It will assess the safety, efficacy, and how the body absorbs it.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-64 with a stable diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder for at least 2 years, currently on oral antipsychotic medication, and in good physical health can join. They must not have gastrointestinal issues, major heart problems within the last 6 months, recent medical procedures, or be using certain medications that affect stomach acid or risperidone absorption.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing LYN-005, a long-acting oral capsule form of risperidone designed to release medication over time. Participants will receive multiple doses at two different strengths to assess how the body processes it and its safety.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include those commonly associated with risperidone such as weight gain, fatigue, restlessness, constipation or diarrhea. Since this is an extended-release formulation there might also be unique side effects related to the long-term presence of the drug in the system.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 64 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
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I have been on a stable dose of my non-antipsychotic medications for at least a month.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to day 36
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to day 36 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Average Concentration Over the Dosing Interval (Cavg) at Week 5
Maximal Observed Concentration (Cmax) at Week 5
Minimum Observed Concentration (Cmin) at Week 1
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Secondary outcome measures
Change From Baseline in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) to Week 5
Number of Participants with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) From Week 1 to Week 5

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: LYN-005 Containing 45-mg RisperidoneExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
During the run-in period (Day -7 to Day -1), participants receive Risperdal® (IR risperidone) daily. During the treatment period participants receive 5 weekly doses of LYN-005 45 mg (Days 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29) and Risperdal 3 mg from Day 1 to Day 7.
Group II: LYN-005 Containing 15-mg RisperidoneExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
During the run-in period (Day -7 to Day -1), participants receive Risperdal® (IR risperidone) daily. During the treatment period, participants receive 5 weekly doses of LYN-005 15 mg (Days 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29) and Risperdal 1 mg from Day 1 to Day 7.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
LYN-005
2023
Completed Phase 3
~120
Risperidone
2011
Completed Phase 4
~3550

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lyndra Inc.Lead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
85 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Schizophrenia
34 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Richard Scranton, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorLyndra Therapeutics INC
2 Previous Clinical Trials
34 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Schizophrenia
34 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia

Media Library

LYN-005 (Long-Acting Oral Capsule) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05779241 — Phase 3
Schizophrenia Research Study Groups: LYN-005 Containing 15-mg Risperidone, LYN-005 Containing 45-mg Risperidone
Schizophrenia Clinical Trial 2023: LYN-005 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05779241 — Phase 3
LYN-005 (Long-Acting Oral Capsule) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05779241 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this experiment accommodate participants older than eighteen years?

"This trial has a lower age limit of 18 and an upper age boundary at 64, in accordance with the study's conditions for eligibility."

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What are the prerequisites to becoming a participant in this research endeavor?

"To be eligible to participate in this trial, applicants must have schizophrenia and fall within the stipulated age range (18-64). Approximately 90 recruits are desired."

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Do you still have slots available for participants in this experiment?

"Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical investigation is still recruiting subjects; the trial was initially posted on April 1st 2023 and updated for the last time on April 13th 23rd."

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Has the FDA approved a formulation of risperidone with 45-mg LYN-005?

"There is already existing clinical data that suggests the safety of LYN-005 Containing 45-mg Risperidone, so it received a rating of 3."

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Could you provide a figure for the number of participants involved in this clinical experiment?

"To complete the trial, 90 participants who meet our inclusion criteria must be recruited. These volunteers can sign up at either Atlanta Center for Medical Research in Georgia or Uptown Research Institute in Illinois."

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How many healthcare facilities are currently conducting this research initiative in the urban area?

"Patients are being recruited to this study at the Atlanta Center for Medical Research in Georgia, Uptown Research Institute in Illinois, and Hassman Research Institute in New jersey. An additional 5 medical centres across America are also involved."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
CenExel CNS
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~41 spots leftby Apr 2025