Status:

RECRUITING

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

Lead Sponsor:

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-74 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

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 wh...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Key
  • Adults ≥18 and ≤74 years of age who experienced their first major depressive episode (MDE) prior to 50 years of age.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m2 and ≤40 kg/m2.
  • Meets the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria for bipolar I or II disorder and is currently in a MDE, confirmed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
  • Current MDE must has a duration of ≥4 weeks and ≤12 months.
  • Key

Exclusion

  • Participant has any type of major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, including MDD with psychotic features, MDD with catatonia, MDD with seasonal pattern, or postpartum depression.
  • Participant has any nonbipolar psychiatric diagnosis.
  • Participant has a substance use disorder (excluding tobacco) within the 6 months prior to screening visit.
  • Participant has a symptomatic eating disorder within the 12 months prior to screening visit.
  • Participant has a Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score \>12 points at screening visit or randomization.
  • Participant has been hospitalized for mania within the 30 days prior to screening visit.
  • Participant is considered treatment-resistant in the current bipolar depressive episode, defined as having treatment resistance (no remission) to ≥2 different medications approved by the regional regulatory authority at an adequate dose (per regulatory approved label) and for an adequate duration (at least 6 weeks).
  • Participant has had an active suicidal plan/intent within the 6 months prior to screening, presence of suicidal behavior in the last 12 months.
  • Participant has self-injurious behavior without intent to die in the 12 months prior to screening.
  • Participant has used antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, or other prohibited medications within the 1 week or within a period less than 5 times the drug's half-life, whichever is longer prior to randomization.
  • Participants with medical conditions that may interfere with the purpose or conduct of the study.
  • Participant is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 8 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

400 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07172516

Start Date

August 8 2025

End Date

August 1 2028

Last Update

December 19 2025

Active Locations (18)

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Woodland International Research Group

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72211

2

Woodland Research Northwest

Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758

3

Clinical Innovations Inc

Bellflower, California, United States, 90706

4

ProScience Research Group

Culver City, California, United States, 90230