Tests lumateperone for irritability in children with autism
Tests lumateperone against placebo for irritability in children with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Multicenter Study of Lumateperone for the Treatment of Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pediatric Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Belgrade and Niš, SerbiaSee the 4 sites
- Phase
- Phase 3
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 5 and 17 years old?
Source: NCT06690398, who can take part
Where in Serbia
- Clinic of Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and YouthBelgrade, SerbiaTaking people
- Institute of Mental Health SerbiaBelgrade, SerbiaTaking people
- Institute of Mental Health Serbia 1Belgrade, SerbiaTaking people
- University Clinical Center NISNiš, SerbiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.
- Trial code
- NCT06690398
- Record updated
- 3 November 2026
- Original description
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with a primary diagnosis of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).Read full original descriptionShow less
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Lumateperone in the Treatment of Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pediatric Patients 5 to 17 Years of Age
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with a primary diagnosis of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).
Inclusion: All patients must have a legally authorized representative LAR (eg, parent or legal guardian) who is willing and able to be responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient, provide information about the patient's condition, and accompany the patient to study visits; Able to provide consent as follows:; The patient's LAR must provide written, informed consent; When developmentally appropriate based on Investigator judgment, the patient should provide written assent; Male or female patients 5 to 17 years of age. Currently, only patients aged 13 to 17 years will be eligible for enrollment; Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) primary diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL); ABC-I subscale score of >18 at Screening and Baseline; CGI-S score > 4 with respect to irritability associated with ASD at Screening and Baseline.
Exclusion: Has a primary psychiatric diagnosis other than ASD. Exceptions include:; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If a patient is taking medication(s) for ADHD, they must be on a stable treatment regimen of these medication(s) for 30 days prior to screening and the treatment regimen is expected to remain stable throughout the study. This must be confirmed by the Investigator and noted in the source records; Mild and moderate intellectual disability based on Investigator judgment and DSM-5 criteria (severe and profound intellectual disability are excluded); In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient has a significant risk for suicidal behavior during their participation in the study or; At Screening, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within 6 months prior to Screening or, at Baseline, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 3, 4, or 5 since the Screening Visit; At Screening, the patient has had 1 or more suicidal attempts within the 2 years prior to Screening; or; The patient is considered to be an imminent danger to themselves or others; History or current diagnosis of Rett syndrome or Fragile X syndrome.