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A Study of a N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Analog (CYB004) in Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) With Depressive Symptoms

Primary Purpose

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
CYB004
Psychotherapy
Sponsored by
Cybin IRL Limited
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Generalized Anxiety Disorder focused on measuring Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, Depression, CYB004, CYB004-001, Psychedelic, DMT, N, N-dimethyltryptamine

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 21 to 65 years, inclusive, at Screening. Has a diagnosis of GAD (as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition [DSM-V] of moderate to severe degree), established through a full psychiatric work up. Has co-occurring symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Has a BMI of 18 to 37.5 kg/m2, inclusive at Screening. Is ≥60 kg. Is a non-smoker for at least the past 3 months prior to Screening. Has been on a stable dose of antidepressant/anxiolytic medication (no more than 50% change) in the last month prior to Screening and has had an inadequate response, as judged by the Investigator. Is willing to refrain from taking any benzodiazepines or buspirone (or other 5-HT1A agonist) during the 24 hours preceding each dosing visit. Is willing to refrain from taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for 3 weeks prior to Screening, if applicable. Is negative for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) test at Screening and at Day -1. Provision of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Has a primary DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis other than GAD within the past 6 months established through a full psychiatric work-up. A secondary diagnosis of MDD may be permissible. Current or previously diagnosed schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizotypal disorder, schizophreniform disorder or brief psychotic disorder; current or previous history of bipolar disorder, or current personality disorder. Current or previous diagnosis of treatment-resistant MDD, defined as failure to respond to 2 or more antidepressant treatments given at an adequate dose for an adequate duration. Currently receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tricyclic antidepressant, mirtazapine, or a mood stabilizer or has taken any of these medications in the last 3 weeks. Currently taking antipsychotic medication which are 5-HT2 antagonists or has taken such medication in the last 3 weeks. Clinically significant risk of suicidality, as determined through a comprehensive psychiatric interview. Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical health interfering with the study as determined by medical history and physical examinations obtained during Screening as judged by the Investigator (including [but not limited to], neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disorder). Diagnosis of hypertension or an arrhythmia. History of hypothyroidism and/or current abnormal thyroid function tests. Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory results. Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis C antibody (anti- HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus I and II (anti-HIV I/II) at Screening. History or clinical evidence of any disease and/or existence of any surgical or medical condition which might interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of the study drug. Any other concomitant disease or condition that could interfere with, or for which the treatment might interfere with the conduct of the study, or that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the participant in this study. Has a presence or relevant history of any of the following medical conditions: organic brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy, seizure, intracranial hypertension, intracranial bleed and aneurysmal disease, brain tumor or other medical conditions associated with seizures or convulsions). Consumes excessive amounts of caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) or methylxanthines (e.g., chocolate) based on the Investigator's determination and discretion. Has participated in a clinical study and has received a medication or a new chemical entity within 3 months prior to dosing of current study medication. Known sensitivity to DMT or ayahuasca. Is taking a prescription medicine (except for stable chronic dose of antidepressant medication(s), sedatives/hypnotics, and hormonal contraceptives, if applicable), certain herbal supplements (to be reviewed by the Investigator), or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine during the 28 days before dosing. Is taking or has taken over the counter (OTC) doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan or St John's Wort within 28 days prior to receiving the study drug. Donation of blood or plasma of >400 mL within 1 month prior to first dosing until 4 weeks after final dosing. For participants capable of producing sperm: Is not willing to abstain from sperm donation between first dosing and 3 months after final dosing. For participants capable: Is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive. Known difficulty with obtaining intravenous (IV) access. Not fluent in the English language. Other eligibility considerations (i.e., participant personal circumstances, behavior, and/or any current problem that might interfere with participation or that is incompatible with establishment of rapport or safe exposure to the study drug), as judged by the Investigator.

Sites / Locations

  • iResearch Atlanta

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Arm A: Active

Arm B: Control

Arm Description

Arm A participants will receive a full dose of CYB004 in 2 of 2 medicine sessions, approximately three weeks apart. All participants will receive supportive EMBARK psychotherapy throughout the study.

Arm B participants will receive a low dose of CYB004 in 2 of 2 medicine sessions, approximately three weeks apart. All participants will receive supportive EMBARK psychotherapy throughout the study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
The HAM-A is a 14-item scale that is used to rate the severity of symptoms of anxiety. Each of the 14 items is defined by a series of symptoms and measures both psychic anxiety (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic anxiety (physical complaints related to anxiety). Items are scored from 0 (not present) to 4 (very severe), for a total score ranging from 0 to 56. Scores <17 indicate mild anxiety, scores of 18 to 24 indicate mild to moderate anxiety, and scores of 25 to 30 or higher indicate moderate to severe anxiety.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D)
The HAM-D is a validated 17-item questionnaire administered by the clinician used to assess severity of, and change in, depressive symptoms in the past week. The questionnaire assesses core symptoms of depression, anxiety, and side effects of drug treatment on a scale of 0 to 50 with higher scores indicating more severe depression. Scores of 0-7 are considered normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression (Zimmerman et al., 2013); the maximum score being 52 on the 17-point scale.

Full Information

First Posted
September 13, 2023
Last Updated
September 20, 2023
Sponsor
Cybin IRL Limited
Collaborators
Worldwide Clinical Trials, Drug Safety Navigator
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06051721
Brief Title
A Study of a N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Analog (CYB004) in Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) With Depressive Symptoms
Official Title
A Phase 1b/2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Controlled Study to Assess the Preliminary Clinical Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics, of CYB004 in Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) With Depressive Symptoms
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
January 6, 2024 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
September 20, 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 14, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Cybin IRL Limited
Collaborators
Worldwide Clinical Trials, Drug Safety Navigator

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this proof-of-concept study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and preliminary clinical efficacy of CYB004 participants with GAD with depressive symptoms.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Keywords
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, Depression, CYB004, CYB004-001, Psychedelic, DMT, N, N-dimethyltryptamine

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
36 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Arm A: Active
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Arm A participants will receive a full dose of CYB004 in 2 of 2 medicine sessions, approximately three weeks apart. All participants will receive supportive EMBARK psychotherapy throughout the study.
Arm Title
Arm B: Control
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Arm B participants will receive a low dose of CYB004 in 2 of 2 medicine sessions, approximately three weeks apart. All participants will receive supportive EMBARK psychotherapy throughout the study.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
CYB004
Intervention Description
CYB004 is a synthetic deuterated N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) analog.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Psychotherapy
Intervention Description
Manualized psychotherapy (called EMBARK) performed by facilitators
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
Description
The HAM-A is a 14-item scale that is used to rate the severity of symptoms of anxiety. Each of the 14 items is defined by a series of symptoms and measures both psychic anxiety (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic anxiety (physical complaints related to anxiety). Items are scored from 0 (not present) to 4 (very severe), for a total score ranging from 0 to 56. Scores <17 indicate mild anxiety, scores of 18 to 24 indicate mild to moderate anxiety, and scores of 25 to 30 or higher indicate moderate to severe anxiety.
Time Frame
Screening (Day-28 and Day-1), Day 1, Day 8, Day 15, Day 21, Day 23, Day 43, Day 64, Day 85, Day 106, Day Day 127, Day 148, and End of Treatment (Day 169)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D)
Description
The HAM-D is a validated 17-item questionnaire administered by the clinician used to assess severity of, and change in, depressive symptoms in the past week. The questionnaire assesses core symptoms of depression, anxiety, and side effects of drug treatment on a scale of 0 to 50 with higher scores indicating more severe depression. Scores of 0-7 are considered normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression (Zimmerman et al., 2013); the maximum score being 52 on the 17-point scale.
Time Frame
Screening (Day-28 and Day-1), Day 1, Day 8, Day 15, Day 21, Day 23, Day 43, Day 64, Day 85, Day 106, Day Day 127, Day 148, and End of Treatment (Day 169)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 21 to 65 years, inclusive, at Screening. Has a diagnosis of GAD (as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition [DSM-V] of moderate to severe degree), established through a full psychiatric work up. Has co-occurring symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Has a BMI of 18 to 37.5 kg/m2, inclusive at Screening. Is ≥60 kg. Is a non-smoker for at least the past 3 months prior to Screening. Has been on a stable dose of antidepressant/anxiolytic medication (no more than 50% change) in the last month prior to Screening and has had an inadequate response, as judged by the Investigator. Is willing to refrain from taking any benzodiazepines or buspirone (or other 5-HT1A agonist) during the 24 hours preceding each dosing visit. Is willing to refrain from taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for 3 weeks prior to Screening, if applicable. Is negative for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) test at Screening and at Day -1. Provision of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Has a primary DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis other than GAD within the past 6 months established through a full psychiatric work-up. A secondary diagnosis of MDD may be permissible. Current or previously diagnosed schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizotypal disorder, schizophreniform disorder or brief psychotic disorder; current or previous history of bipolar disorder, or current personality disorder. Current or previous diagnosis of treatment-resistant MDD, defined as failure to respond to 2 or more antidepressant treatments given at an adequate dose for an adequate duration. Currently receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tricyclic antidepressant, mirtazapine, or a mood stabilizer or has taken any of these medications in the last 3 weeks. Currently taking antipsychotic medication which are 5-HT2 antagonists or has taken such medication in the last 3 weeks. Clinically significant risk of suicidality, as determined through a comprehensive psychiatric interview. Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical health interfering with the study as determined by medical history and physical examinations obtained during Screening as judged by the Investigator (including [but not limited to], neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disorder). Diagnosis of hypertension or an arrhythmia. History of hypothyroidism and/or current abnormal thyroid function tests. Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory results. Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis C antibody (anti- HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus I and II (anti-HIV I/II) at Screening. History or clinical evidence of any disease and/or existence of any surgical or medical condition which might interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of the study drug. Any other concomitant disease or condition that could interfere with, or for which the treatment might interfere with the conduct of the study, or that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the participant in this study. Has a presence or relevant history of any of the following medical conditions: organic brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy, seizure, intracranial hypertension, intracranial bleed and aneurysmal disease, brain tumor or other medical conditions associated with seizures or convulsions). Consumes excessive amounts of caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) or methylxanthines (e.g., chocolate) based on the Investigator's determination and discretion. Has participated in a clinical study and has received a medication or a new chemical entity within 3 months prior to dosing of current study medication. Known sensitivity to DMT or ayahuasca. Is taking a prescription medicine (except for stable chronic dose of antidepressant medication(s), sedatives/hypnotics, and hormonal contraceptives, if applicable), certain herbal supplements (to be reviewed by the Investigator), or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine during the 28 days before dosing. Is taking or has taken over the counter (OTC) doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan or St John's Wort within 28 days prior to receiving the study drug. Donation of blood or plasma of >400 mL within 1 month prior to first dosing until 4 weeks after final dosing. For participants capable of producing sperm: Is not willing to abstain from sperm donation between first dosing and 3 months after final dosing. For participants capable: Is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive. Known difficulty with obtaining intravenous (IV) access. Not fluent in the English language. Other eligibility considerations (i.e., participant personal circumstances, behavior, and/or any current problem that might interfere with participation or that is incompatible with establishment of rapport or safe exposure to the study drug), as judged by the Investigator.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Study Manager
Phone
1-866-292-4601
Ext
730
Email
allison@cybin.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Amir Inamdar, MBBS, DNB, MFPM
Organizational Affiliation
Cybin IRL Limited
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
iResearch Atlanta
City
Decatur
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30330
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Katie Prowse
Phone
404-537-1281
Email
k.prowse@cenexel.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kimball Johnson, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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