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ENCALM: A Study of ENX-102 as a Monotherapy Treatment in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (ENCALM)

Primary Purpose

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ENX-102
Placebo
Sponsored by
Engrail Therapeutics INC
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

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

Key Inclusion Criteria: Male or female at birth, inclusive of any gender identity, aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive, at Screening Diagnosed with GAD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed by a Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 7.0.2 Experiencing clinically significant generalized anxiety in need of treatment as measured by Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Screening and Day 1 scores ≥22 and at least moderately severe score symptoms of anxious mood and tension as measured by HAM-A items 1 and 2, respectively, with score each ≥2 at Screening and Day 1 Key Exclusion Criteria: Clinically predominant psychiatric diagnosis other than GAD as confirmed by the MINI Clinically significant psychiatric co-morbidities as assessed by the MINI Reports moderately severe to severe symptoms of depression Ingested psychotropic medication within 5 half-lives or 21 days (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1, including THC and CBD, and unwillingness to refrain from their use for the entire duration of the trial Recent suicidal ideation or behavior Current or recent moderate to severe substance use disorder as assessed by the MINI Clinically significant abnormal findings in safety assessments Has significant progressive disorders or unstable medical conditions Unable to comply with the requirements of the study or, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, is unsuitable for the study

Sites / Locations

  • Woodland International Research GroupRecruiting
  • Woodland Research NorthwestRecruiting
  • ProScience Research GroupRecruiting
  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC (CNS)Recruiting
  • Sunwise Clincial ResearchRecruiting
  • Synergy Research Center - San DiegoRecruiting
  • NRC Research InstituteRecruiting
  • Excell Research, Inc.Recruiting
  • Anderson Clinical ResearchRecruiting
  • California Neuroscience Research, LLCRecruiting
  • Vertex Clinical ResearchRecruiting
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.Recruiting
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.Recruiting
  • CenExel iResearch, LLCRecruiting
  • Collective Medical ResearchRecruiting
  • Boston Clinical TrialsRecruiting
  • ActivMed Practices & ResearchRecruiting
  • Cenexel HRIRecruiting
  • SPRI Clinical Trials, LLCRecruiting
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.Recruiting
  • Austin Clinical Trials PartnersRecruiting
  • FutureSearch Trials of DallasRecruiting
  • Baylor College of MedicineRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

ENX-102

Placebo

Arm Description

Four weeks of 2 mg of ENX-102 in capsule form followed by 3 weeks of tapered dose plus 2 weeks of placebo in capsule form (before and/or after the ENX-102 treatment period), taken orally once daily in the evening for a 9-week total treatment period.

Nine weeks of placebo in capsule form taken orally once daily in the evening for a 9-week total treatment period.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To evaluate the efficacy of ENX-102 versus placebo in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Mean change from baseline on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) total score [14 symptoms with each symptom scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0-56 and higher scores representing worse outcomes]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
February 18, 2023
Last Updated
October 23, 2023
Sponsor
Engrail Therapeutics INC
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05749055
Brief Title
ENCALM: A Study of ENX-102 as a Monotherapy Treatment in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Acronym
ENCALM
Official Title
The ENCALM Trial: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Monotherapy Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ENX-102 in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
July 3, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Engrail Therapeutics INC

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The ENCALM trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ENX-102 in patients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
200 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
ENX-102
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Four weeks of 2 mg of ENX-102 in capsule form followed by 3 weeks of tapered dose plus 2 weeks of placebo in capsule form (before and/or after the ENX-102 treatment period), taken orally once daily in the evening for a 9-week total treatment period.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Nine weeks of placebo in capsule form taken orally once daily in the evening for a 9-week total treatment period.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
ENX-102
Intervention Description
Selective GABA-A alpha2,3,5 positive allosteric modulator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To evaluate the efficacy of ENX-102 versus placebo in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Description
Mean change from baseline on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) total score [14 symptoms with each symptom scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0-56 and higher scores representing worse outcomes]
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
woman, man, non-binary, transgender man [female-to-male], transgender woman [male-to-female], gender non-binary/genderqueer/gender nonconforming, agender, bigender, none of the above, prefer not to answer
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: Male or female at birth, inclusive of any gender identity, aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive, at Screening Diagnosed with GAD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed by a Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 7.0.2 Experiencing clinically significant generalized anxiety in need of treatment as measured by Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Screening and Day 1 scores ≥22 and at least moderately severe score symptoms of anxious mood and tension as measured by HAM-A items 1 and 2, respectively, with score each ≥2 at Screening and Day 1 Key Exclusion Criteria: Clinically predominant psychiatric diagnosis other than GAD as confirmed by the MINI Clinically significant psychiatric co-morbidities as assessed by the MINI Reports moderately severe to severe symptoms of depression Ingested psychotropic medication within 5 half-lives or 21 days (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1, including THC and CBD, and unwillingness to refrain from their use for the entire duration of the trial Recent suicidal ideation or behavior Current or recent moderate to severe substance use disorder as assessed by the MINI Clinically significant abnormal findings in safety assessments Has significant progressive disorders or unstable medical conditions Unable to comply with the requirements of the study or, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, is unsuitable for the study
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Eve Taylor, PhD
Phone
1-858-342-5478
Email
ENCALM@engrail.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Estibaliz Arce, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Engrail Therapeutics INC
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Woodland International Research Group
City
Little Rock
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72211
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
501-221-8681
Facility Name
Woodland Research Northwest
City
Rogers
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72113
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
479-927-3000
Ext
1
Facility Name
ProScience Research Group
City
Culver City
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90230
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
424-227-8127
Facility Name
Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC (CNS)
City
Garden Grove
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92845
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
714-891-0971
Facility Name
Sunwise Clincial Research
City
Lafayette
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94549
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
925-298-5147
Facility Name
Synergy Research Center - San Diego
City
Lemon Grove
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91945
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
619-303-6130
Facility Name
NRC Research Institute
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90015
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
714-289-1100
Facility Name
Excell Research, Inc.
City
Oceanside
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92056
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
760-758-2222
Facility Name
Anderson Clinical Research
City
Redlands
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92374
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
909-792-9007
Facility Name
California Neuroscience Research, LLC
City
Sherman Oaks
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91403
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
818-990-2671
Facility Name
Vertex Clinical Research
City
Clermont
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
34711
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
352-404-7560
Facility Name
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32256
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
904-281-5757
Facility Name
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32801
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
407-425-5100
Facility Name
CenExel iResearch, LLC
City
Savannah
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
31405
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
912-744-0800
Facility Name
Collective Medical Research
City
Overland Park
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66210
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
913-381-7180
Facility Name
Boston Clinical Trials
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02131
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
617-477-4868
Facility Name
ActivMed Practices & Research
City
Methuen
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
01844
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
978-655-7155
Facility Name
Cenexel HRI
City
Berlin
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
08009
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
888-437-4104
Facility Name
SPRI Clinical Trials, LLC
City
Brooklyn
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
11235
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
718-616-2247
Facility Name
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
City
Memphis
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
38119
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
901-843-1045
Facility Name
Austin Clinical Trials Partners
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78737
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
512-521-0595
Facility Name
FutureSearch Trials of Dallas
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75231
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
214-361-7700
Facility Name
Baylor College of Medicine
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Phone
713-689-9856

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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