Actively Recruiting

Phase 3
Age: 18Years - 74Years
All Genders
NCT07172516

A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Depressive Episodes Associated With Bipolar I or II Disorder (Bipolar Depression)

Led by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Updated on 2026-05-05

400

Participants Needed

28

Research Sites

155 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

X-CEED is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of azetukalner in adult participants diagnosed with bipolar I or II disorder who are currently in a depressive episode (bipolar depression).

CONDITIONS

Official Title

A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Depressive Episodes Associated With Bipolar I or II Disorder (Bipolar Depression)

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 74Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Adults aged 18 to 74 years who had their first major depressive episode before age 50
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2
  • Diagnosis of bipolar I or II disorder currently in a major depressive episode confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • Current major depressive episode lasting between 4 weeks and 12 months
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Diagnosis of any major depressive disorder other than bipolar depression, including psychotic, catatonia, seasonal pattern, or postpartum depression
  • Any nonbipolar psychiatric diagnosis
  • Substance use disorder (excluding tobacco) within 6 months before screening
  • Symptomatic eating disorder within 12 months before screening
  • Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score greater than 12 at screening or randomization
  • Hospitalization for mania within 30 days before screening
  • Treatment resistance to 2 or more approved medications in the current bipolar depressive episode
  • Active suicidal plan or intent within 6 months before screening or suicidal behavior within 12 months
  • Self-injurious behavior without intent to die within 12 months before screening
  • Use of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, or other prohibited medications within 1 week or less than 5 times the drug's half-life before randomization
  • Medical conditions that interfere with study purpose or conduct
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 28 locations

1

Noble Clinical Research

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85704

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2

Woodland International Research Group

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72211

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3

Woodland Research Northwest

Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758

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4

Clinical Innovations Inc

Bellflower, California, United States, 90706

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5

ProScience Research Group

Culver City, California, United States, 90230

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6

ATP Clinical Research

Orange, California, United States, 92866

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7

NRC Research Institute

Orange, California, United States, 92868

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8

Clinical Innovations Inc

Riverside, California, United States, 92506

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9

PharmaSouth Research, LLC

Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33146

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10

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32256

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11

Central Miami Medical Institute

Miami, Florida, United States, 33125

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12

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc

Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801

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13

Synexus Clinical Research, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30328

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14

Atlanta Center for Medical Research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30331

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15

CenExel iResearch

Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30030

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16

Denali Health Atlanta, LLC

Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States, 30083

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17

Advanced Quality Medical Research

Orland Park, Illinois, United States, 60462

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18

Psychiatric Care and Research Center

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States, 63368

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19

Redbird Clinical Research, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

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20

Lumina Clinical Research Center

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States, 08002

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21

Integrative Clinical Trials LLC

Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11229

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22

Neurobehavioral Research Inc

Cedarhurst, New York, United States, 11516

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23

DelRicht Research

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28210

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24

Lehigh Center for Clinical Research

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103

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25

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119

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26

Elevate Synapsis, LLC

Atascocita, Texas, United States, 77346

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27

Grayline Research Center

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States, 76309

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28

Eastside Therapeutics Resources, INC dba Core Clinical Research

Everett, Washington, United States, 98201

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Research Team

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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