Study of ABX-002 for the Adjunctive Treatment of Depressive Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder in Adults

Purpose

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ABX-002 added to participants' existing treatment(s) shows effects on brain chemistry that may correlate with antidepressive effects. This is a single treatment arm, open-label, Phase 2 study of ABX-002 in 30 adults with bipolar depression. Five healthy volunteer participants will also be enrolled and receive no drug treatment, undergoing 2 imaging sessions to confirm instrument and test - retest method reliability control. For bipolar disorder participants who are experiencing an episode of depression, the study will include 3 study periods: 1. Screening Period of up to 4 weeks 2. 6-week Treatment Period 3. 2-week post dose Safety Follow-up Period. For healthy volunteers, the study will include 2 study periods: 1. Screening Period of up to 3 weeks 2. Imaging Period of up to 3 weeks.

Condition

  • Bipolar Disorder Depression

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 65 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

(For Bipolar Disorder Depression Patients): - Current diagnosis of bipolar disorder for at least 2 years - DSM-5-TR criteria for bipolar disorder based on Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5 - Clinical Trials Version (SCID-5-CT) at Screening - Has a current depressive episode with or without mixed features, but not psychotic features, with duration ≥ 6 weeks and ≤ 24 months - 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression total score ≥ 22 at Screening and Baseline - Young Mania Rating Scale total score ≤ 12 at Screening and Baseline - Able to undergo imaging sessions using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/Imaging with no history of aborted scanning due to anxiety, claustrophobia, or unable to scan due to an incompatible implant/device - Taking at least one mood stabilizer (e.g., lithium, valproate, lamotrigine) and/or second-generation antipsychotic (SGA, atypical antipsychotic). All medications intended to treat the current episode of depression should be at an adequate and stable dose for ≥ 6 weeks prior to screening.

Exclusion Criteria

(For Bipolar Disorder Depression Patients): - History of > 4 manic, hypomanic, or depressive episodes within a one-year period (rapid cycler; DSM-5-TR) in the last 2 years - History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-5-TR) or a psychotic disorder unrelated to bipolar disorder - Concurrent or history of active symptoms within the past 2 years of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder, according to DSM-5-TR criteria - Diagnosis of a personality disorder (DSM-5-TR) - Evident risk of suicide at Screening or Baseline - Inadequate response to more than 2 second-generation antipsychotic treatments (including their current treatment) in their current episode of depression in bipolar disorder despite an adequate dose and duration (> 6 weeks at approved or standard of care doses) - Received any course of deep brain stimulation in participant's lifetime or plans to receive deep brain stimulation during the study - Treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (for psychiatric/therapeutic purposes) or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or treatment with ketamine or esketamine for the current episode and received any of those treatments within 12 months prior to Screening - Started new psychotherapy or had a change in the intensity of psychotherapy within 6 weeks before Screening - Prior use of psychedelics for the treatment of depression - Refusal to abstain from consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol during the study - History of uncontrolled, clinically significant neurological (including prior cerebrovascular accident [stroke] or chronic seizures), cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal, hepatic, immunological, hematological, endocrine (including uncontrolled diabetes), or other medical disorder, including cancer - Current use of high dose (> 4 mg/day lorazepam equivalents) benzodiazepine anxiolytic and/or hypnotic medication - Cannabinoids (marijuana, cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol [THC], cannabidiol [CBD]) in any form or use frequency are not allowed. Inclusion Criteria (For Healthy Volunteers): - In good health, based on medical history, physical examination (including neurological examination), vital sign measurements, and laboratory safety tests obtained at the Screening Visit - Able to undergo imaging sessions using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/Imaging, with no history of aborted scanning due to anxiety, claustrophobia, or an incompatible implant/device Exclusion Criteria (Healthy Volunteers): - Mentally or legally incapacitated, has significant emotional problems at the time of the Screening Visit, or is expected to have potential for mental incapacitation during the conduct of the study - History of any illness (including psychiatric illness) - Participation in an investigational drug or device study where last dosing of previous drug is within 30 days - Prior use of psychedelics within the past year - Refusal to abstain from consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol during the study - Cannabinoids (marijuana, cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol [THC], cannabidiol [CBD]) in any form or use frequency are not allowed.

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
ABX-002 + at least one mood stabilizer and/or single second-generation antipsychotic (SGA)
Participants will continue all medications intended to treat the current episode of depression for the duration of the study in addition to ABX-002
  • Drug: ABX-002
    ABX-002 oral solution in 1-mL cyclic olefin polymer prefilled syringes, taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning followed by 240 mL (8 oz) of water.
No Intervention
No Treatment + Imaging Sessions
Healthy Volunteers will not receive any study treatment as their only assessment is 2 imaging sessions (baseline and retest)

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Autobahn Therapeutics, Inc.

Study Contact

Regina Griffin, MS
8582573418
clinicaltrials@autobahntx.com