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CompletedNCT03238326Updated Feb 4, 2026Results posted

Safety and Tolerability of Open-Label Flexible-dose Brexpiprazole as Maintenance Treatment in Adolescents With Schizophrenia

A Phase 3 interventional study of Brexpiprazole in Schizophrenia, sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.. Completed at 57 sites in 10 countries. Open to participants aged 13 Years to 17 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-04.

Sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Supportive care

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
295
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
13 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To further characterize the long-term safety and tolerability of brexpiprazole in adolescents with schizophrenia

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This is a long-term, multicenter, open-label trial designed to examine the long-term safety and tolerability of brexpiprazole in adolescent participants (ages 13-17) with a DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia.

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Conditions studied

  • Schizophrenia

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Keywords

  • Brexpiprazole
  • Schizophrenia
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In context

Schizophrenia

3,470 studies on the registry are indexed under Schizophrenia; 471 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 295 is above the median of 70 across 2,871 interventional studies indexed under Schizophrenia.

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Lead sponsor

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 289 studies on the registry; 18 are open to participants now.

Of its 104 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 69 (66%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
13 Years to 17 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male \& female subjects 13-17 years of age, inclusive.
  • Subjects who turn 18 during trial 331-10-234 are permitted in this trial.
  • Subjects with a current primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria and confirmed by the K-SADS-PL completed at time of entry into Trial 331-10-234. For de novo subjects who did not participate in Trial 331-10-234, the initial diagnosis of schizophrenia must be made and documented, and the diagnosis confirmed by the K-SADS-PL at screening.
  • Subjects who, in the investigator's judgment, require treatment with antipsychotic medication(s).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with a DSM-5 diagnosis other than schizophrenia that has been the primary focus of treatment within 3 months of screening
  • Subjects with a clinical presentation or history that is consistent with delirium, dementia, amnesia, or other cognitive disorders; subjects with psychotic symptoms that are better accounted for by another general medical condition(s) or direct effect of a substance (e.g., medication, illicit drug use).
  • History of failure of clozapine treatment or response to clozapine treatment only.
  • History of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
295 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    De Novo (Conversion Period)

    1-3 milligrams/day (mg/day) brexpiprazole for 1 to 4 weeks

    Drug: Brexpiprazole

  • Experimental
    Prior and Current Brexpiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)

    1-4 mg/day brexpiprazole; Start at 0.5 mg/day, titrate and maintain between 1mg/day to max of 4 mg/day

    Drug: Brexpiprazole

  • Experimental
    Prior Aripiprazole and Current Brexpiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)

    1-4 mg/day brexpiprazole; Start at 0.5 mg/day, titrate and maintain between 1mg/day to max of 4 mg/day

    Drug: Brexpiprazole

  • Experimental
    Prior Placebo and Current Brexpiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)

    1-4 mg/day brexpiprazole; Start at 0.5 mg/day, titrate and maintain between 1mg/day to max of 4 mg/day

    Drug: Brexpiprazole

  • Experimental
    De Novo (Open-label Treatment Period)

    1-4 mg/day brexpiprazole; Start at 0.5 mg/day, titrate and maintain between 1mg/day to max of 4 mg/day

    Drug: Brexpiprazole

Interventions

  • DrugBrexpiprazole

    Once daily, oral tablets

    Also known as: OPC-34712

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)

    An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment.

    Time frame: From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).

  2. Number of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

    An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment. A serious adverse event (SAE) is any AE occurring at any dose that results in death, life-threatening experience, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, in-patient hospitalization or prolongs hospitalization or congenital anomaly/birth defect. A serious TEAE is defined as an AE that occurred or worsened after the first dose of study treatment up until 30 days after the last dose.

    Time frame: From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).

  3. Number of Participants Who Discontinued the Trial Due to AEs

    An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment. Participants who discontinued the trial due to AEs were recorded.

    Time frame: From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Units Per Liter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments included clinical chemistry (alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\], alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\], creatinine phosphokinase (CPK), gamma glutamyl transferase, lactate dehydrogenase.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milligrams Per Deciliter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments included clinical chemistry (bilirubin, urea nitrogen, calcium, glucose, cholesterol including low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), creatinine, Triglycerides \[TG\]).

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Percentage)

    Clinical laboratory assessments of HbA1c are reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Million Cells Per Microliter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments included hematology including the red blood cell count (RBC Count).

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  5. Mean Change From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Thousand Cells Per Microliter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments included hematology (basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, leukocytes, lymphocytes, white blood cell (WBC) count, platelets).

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  6. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters That Were Unitless)

    Clinical laboratory assessments of pH are reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  7. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Nanograms Per Milliliter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments included prolactin for both males and females.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  8. Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milliequivalents Per Liter)

    Clinical laboratory assessments including chloride and potassium are reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  9. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Tests

    Laboratory assessments included hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis. Abnormality criteria included: In mg/dL \[high bilirubin≥2.0, low calcium≤8.2, high cholesterol fasting≥240, HDL-C, Fasting\<40 male(M)/ \< 50 female(F); LDL-C, fasting≥160, high glucose, fasting≥100, non-fasting≥200 high TG, fasting≥150, high urate≥8.5 F/≥10.5 M, high protein urine≥2 units increase\]; high creatine kinase(units per liter \[U/L\])\>3xupper limit of normal (ULN)\]; high eosinophils/leukocytes ≥10%;ALT\>3×ULN; in mEq/L \[Cl≤ 90; potassium≤ 2.5; sodium low≤ 126, high ≥156\]; platelets≤75000/mm3; hemoglobin≤11g/dL M/≤ 9.5 F; glucose, urine≥2 units inc.; casts≥2 units inc.; hematocrit≤37% and decrease of≥3% points, M/≤ 32% and ≥3% points dec.,F. Number of participants with clinically significant laboratory test abnormalities were reported as per criteria defined in protocol. The categories with at least 1 participant with clinically significant abnormalities are reported.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  10. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)

    Vital sign measurements included pulse rate assessed in beats per minute in standing and supine position.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  11. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Millimeters of Mercury)

    Vital sign measurements included systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Blood pressure measurements were made in the supine and standing positions after the participant has been in each position at least 3 minutes.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  12. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Centimeters)

    Vital sign measurements included height assessed in centimeters.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  13. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms)

    Vital sign measurements included weight assessed in kilograms.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  14. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Celsius)

    Vital sign measurements included temperature assessed in celsius.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  15. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Z-Score)

    Vital sign measurements- Z-score for body weight (BW), height, and BMI. To adjust for normal growth, z-scores were derived, which normalize for the natural growth of pediatric patients and adolescents. Z-score was calculated as the deviation of the participant's each parameter from the mean for the respective parameter of the reference population divided by the standard deviation (SD) for the reference population. Z-score-0 represents the population mean for the respective parameter. Positive Z-scores-values above the mean, negative Z-scores indicate values below the mean. BW and BMI: Higher Z-scores-Potential overweight/obesity (worse outcome if excessive). Lower Z-scores -Underweight (worse outcome if extreme). Height: Higher Z-scores-Taller than average (neutral unless clinically relevant). Lower Z-scores → Short stature (may indicate growth issues). Z ≥ +2-Above normal range (e.g., overweight or obesity for BMI). Z ≤ -2-Below normal range (e.g., underweight or short stature).

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  16. Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms Per Meter Square)

    Vital sign measurements included body mass index (BMI).

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  17. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs

    Vital sign measurements included SBP, and DBP, pulse rate, body temperature, body weight, BMI, and height. Vital sign measurements included pulse rate in supine and standing positions (low: \<50 beats per minute \[bpm\] and decrease ≥15 bpm; High: \>120 bpm and increase ≥15 bpm), SBP in supine and standing positions (low: \<110 mmHg and decrease ≥20 mmHg; High: \>120 mmHg and increase ≥20 mmHg), DBP in supine and standing positions (low: \<60 mmHg and decrease ≥15 mmHg; High: \>80 mmHg and increase ≥15 mmHg), weight in kg (low: ≥7% decrease; High: ≥7% increase), orthostatic hypotension, (≥20mmHg decrease in SBP or ≥10 mmHg in DBP in heart rate from supine to standing). Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs were reported as per criteria defined in protocol. The categories with at least one participant with clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs are reported.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  18. Mean Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) (Parameters Assessed in Milliseconds)

    12-lead ECG recordings were obtained for parameters including PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, QTcB \[QT interval as corrected for heart rate by Bazett's formula\] interval, QTcF \[QT interval as corrected for heart rate by Fridericia's formula\] interval, QTcN \[QT interval corrected for heart rate by the FDA Neuropharm\] interval, and RR interval.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  19. Mean Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)

    Twelve-lead ECG recordings were obtained for parameters including mean heart rate.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  20. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in ECG Parameters

    12-lead ECG recordings were obtained for certain parameters and the 12-lead ECG abnormality criteria included bradycardia ≤ 50 bpm and decrease ≥15 bpm; sinus bradycardia ≤ 50 bpm and decrease of ≥ 15 bpm, supraventricular premature beat (SVPB)-not present at baseline and present post baseline, ventricular premature beat (VPB)- not present at baseline and present post baseline; and primary (1°) atrioventricular (AV) block (PR ≥200 milliseconds \[msec\] and increase of ≥50 msec, right bundle-branch block (RBBB) and symmetrical T-wave inversion (Sym T Wave Inv) - both not present at baseline and present post baseline; Increase in QTc-QTcF ≥ 450 msec for males, ≥ 470 msec for females. Number of participants with clinically significant ECG abnormalities was reported as per the criteria defined in the protocol. The categories with at least 1 participant with clinically significant ECG abnormalities are reported.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  21. Mean Change From Baseline on the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Total Score

    The AIMS assessment consists of 12 items rating the involuntary movements: Facial and oral movements (4 items), extremity movements (2 items), and trunk movements (1 item) were observed unobtrusively while the participant is at rest and the investigator also made global judgments on the participant's dyskinesias (2 items), and dental status (2 items). Severity of each item was rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of 0 (absence of symptoms) to 4 (severe condition). Total Score is the sum of the scores of all 12 items, ranging from 0 to 48, higher scores indicate severe condition. A negative change reflects an improvement or reduction in the severity of abnormal movements.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  22. Mean Change From Baseline on the Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS) Total Score

    The SAS consists of a list of 10 symptoms of Parkinsonism (gait, arm dropping, shoulder shaking, elbow rigidity, wrist rigidity, head rotation, glabella tap, tremor, salivation, and akathisia). Each item is rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of zero representing absence of symptoms, and a score of 4 representing a severe condition. The SAS Total Score is the sum of the scores for all 10 items, ranging from 0-40. A negative change reflects an improvement or reduction in Parkinsonism severity.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  23. Mean Change From Baseline in the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) Total Score

    The BARS score is based only on the item of "Global Clinical Assessment of Akathisia". The BARS consists of 4 items related to akathisia as follows. Item 1: objective observation of akathisia by the investigator; Item 2: subjective feelings of restlessness by the participant; Item 3: subjective distress due to akathisia; and Item 4: global clinical assessment of akathisia. The first 3 items will be rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 to 3, with 0 representing absence of symptoms and 3 representing a severe condition. The BARS global clinical assessment score refers to the ratings from the 4th item Global Clinical Assessment of Akathisia, which is a 6-point Likert scale from 0 to 5, with 0 representing absence of symptoms and 5 representing severe akathisia. Total score is the sum of the scores of all 4 items, ranging from 0 to 14. Higher score indicates severe akathisia. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in the severity of akathisia symptoms.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  24. Number of Participants With At Least One Occurrence of Suicidal Behavior or Suicidal Ideation as Recorded on Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    C-SSRS is a scale used to report at least one occurrence of any suicidal behavior or suicidal ideation. Suicidal behavior was defined as reporting any of the following items: actual attempt, interrupted attempt, aborted attempt, and preparatory acts or behavior. The suicidal ideation total score is the sum of intensity scores of 5 items (frequency, duration, controllability, deterrents, and reasons for ideation). The score of each intensity item ranges from 0 (none) to 5 (worst) and the total score ranges from 0 to 25. Lower scores indicate improvement.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  25. Number of Participants With Psychotropic Side Effects as Assessed by Udvalg for Kliniske Undersogelser (UKU) Rating Scale

    The UKU rating scale is a semi-structured interview used to assess the side effects of participants being treated with antipsychotic drugs. Each item (i.e., each symptom) of the UKU side effects is defined by the means of a 4-point-scale (0-1-2-3) if it is assessed in psychic, autonomic (auto), neurologic, other categories. In general, Degree 0 means "doubtfully or not present (NP)", and Degrees 1, 2, and 3 indicate that the symptom is present to a mild, moderate or severe degree, respectively.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  26. Number of Participants With at Least One Occurrence of Cognitive Adverse Effects Assessed by New York Assessment for Adverse Cognitive Effects of Neuropsychiatric Treatment (NY-AACENT)

    The NY-AACENT is used to detect changes in cognitive function for neurological or psychiatric problems, specifically created to be used in pediatric population (ages 12 -17), but could be used with other age groups, as appropriate. Each of the 7 items is derived from the 7 domains as follows: Working Memory, Attention/Vigilance, Verbal Learning/Memory, Visual Learning/Memory, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Speed of Processing, and Social Cognition. Each score is derived as follows: 0=not present in the past week; 1=present (during past week) and mild; 2=present (during past week) and moderate; 3=present (during past week) and severe; and 4=present (during past week) and extreme; and the item score is set to missing/unknown. The NY-AACENT total score is calculated by summing up 7 individual item scores at participant-visit level. The Total range is 0-28. Higher scores reflects greater severity and frequency of cognitive problems and lower scores shows absence or mild cognitive issues.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  27. Number of Participants With Stages of Tanner Scale Score at Baseline and Month 24

    The Tanner scale is a classification system used to assess physical development during puberty, detailing five distinct stages of growth. The Tanner Staging Scale assessment consists of 2 domains for girls and 3 domains for boys. Participants with change in Tanner Staging Scale (Stage 1-5) Score are reported.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 24

  28. Change From Baseline in the PANSS Total Score

    The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive scale items, 7 negative scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  29. Change From Baseline in the PANSS Positive Subscale Scores

    The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive (+ve) scale items, 7 negative (-ve) scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  30. Change From Baseline in the PANSS Negative Subscale Scores

    The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive scale items, 7 negative scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative (-ve) change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  31. Change From Baseline in Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) Total Score

    The CGAS is a 100-point rating scale measuring psychological, social and school functioning for children aged 6-17. The scale is separated into 10-point sections with the score ranging from 0-100, 1 to 10 indicates the need for constant supervision and 91 to 100 indicates superior functioning in all areas. A positive change from baseline reflects improvement in functioning.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  32. Mean Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score

    The CGI-S scale is an investigator-rated evaluation that assesses the severity of a participant's illness on a 7-point scale, ranging from 1 to 7. The investigator answered the following question: "Considering your total clinical experience with this particular population, how mentally ill is the patient at this time?" Response choices include: 0 = not assessed; 1 = normal, not at all ill; 2 = borderline mentally ill; 3 = mildly ill; 4 = moderately ill; 5 = markedly ill; 6 = severely ill; and 7 = among the most extremely ill patients. Higher scores indicate worse condition.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

  33. Mean Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Scale Score

    The efficacy of brexpiprazole in the treatment was rated for each participant using the CGI-I. The investigator rated the participant's total improvement whether or not it was entirely due to drug treatment on a 7-point scale, ranging from 0 to 7. Response choices were: 0 = not assessed, 1 = very much improved, 2 = much improved, 3 = minimally improved, 4 = no change, 5 = minimally worse, 6 = much worse, and 7 = very much worse. Higher scores indicate worse condition.

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

Other outcomes

  1. Time to Discontinuation Due to AEs

    Time frame: From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

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Results

Posted Feb 4, 2026

Participant flow

Participants took part in the study at multiple sites globally from 23 August 2017 to 22 April 2025. 14 participants underwent a cross-titration and received brexpiprazole for up to 4 weeks in conversion period followed by subsequent enrollment in De-Novo open label treatment (OLT) period.

Conversion Period (4 Weeks)
Participant flow — Conversion Period (4 Weeks)
MilestoneDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Started140000
Completed140000
Not completed00000
Open-label Period (About 25 Months)
Participant flow — Open-label Period (About 25 Months)
MilestoneDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Started099898720
Completed058595011
Not completed04130379
Withdrew: Adverse event04230
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy04210
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up05633
Withdrew: Non-compliance with study drug01110
Withdrew: Pregnancy01100
Withdrew: Protocol violation00030
Withdrew: Withdrawal by participant0148114
Withdrew: Withdrawal by caregiver0105111
Withdrew: Physician decision00200
Withdrew: Reason not specified02341

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment.

Time frame:
From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
ParticipantsDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)558546313
PrimaryNumber of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment. A serious adverse event (SAE) is any AE occurring at any dose that results in death, life-threatening experience, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, in-patient hospitalization or prolongs hospitalization or congenital anomaly/birth defect. A serious TEAE is defined as an AE that occurred or worsened after the first dose of study treatment up until 30 days after the last dose.

Time frame:
From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
ParticipantsDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Number of Participants With Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)04131
PrimaryNumber of Participants Who Discontinued the Trial Due to AEs

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study treatment. Participants who discontinued the trial due to AEs were recorded.

Time frame:
From the first dose of study drug (including the conversion period and the open-label treatment period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months).
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Discontinued the Trial Due to AEs
ParticipantsDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Number of Participants Who Discontinued the Trial Due to AEs04230
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Units Per Liter)

Clinical laboratory assessments included clinical chemistry (alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\], alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\], creatinine phosphokinase (CPK), gamma glutamyl transferase, lactate dehydrogenase.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · units per liter (U/L)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Units Per Liter)
units per liter (U/L)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
ALT0.02 ± 15.352.09 ± 10.910.60 ± 10.83-2.30 ± 15.13
AST-0.43 ± 7.200.12 ± 8.62-0.92 ± 6.69-1.10 ± 8.35
Alkaline Phosphatase-25.14 ± 59.48-22.36 ± 60.45-13.94 ± 50.63-28.45 ± 58.93
CPK, Total-7.12 ± 114.70-17.98 ± 182.22-10.62 ± 126.12-69.70 ± 283.72
Lactate Dehydrogenase-1.02 ± 31.030.43 ± 29.70-1.75 ± 26.13-6.05 ± 24.05
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase0.41 ± 5.971.21 ± 12.732.22 ± 13.01-0.35 ± 12.91
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milligrams Per Deciliter)

Clinical laboratory assessments included clinical chemistry (bilirubin, urea nitrogen, calcium, glucose, cholesterol including low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), creatinine, Triglycerides \[TG\]).

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milligrams Per Deciliter)
milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Bilirubin0.04 ± 0.270.02 ± 0.25-0.05 ± 0.25-0.02 ± 0.48
Calcium-0.07 ± 0.46-0.16 ± 0.45-0.10 ± 0.340.00 ± 0.39
Glucose, Fasting-0.12 ± 13.670.32 ± 11.323.11 ± 16.61-2.05 ± 15.11
LDL-C, Fasting0.46 ± 27.137.51 ± 25.316.20 ± 21.4410.11 ± 30.02
Cholesterol, Fasting2.68 ± 32.918.69 ± 29.848.88 ± 28.0216.89 ± 35.93
TG, Fasting11.46 ± 51.001.32 ± 57.122.84 ± 56.165.21 ± 42.45
Creatinine0.04 ± 0.140.02 ± 0.140.03 ± 0.120.00 ± 0.12
Urea Nitrogen0.50 ± 3.570.72 ± 3.990.25 ± 4.850.60 ± 4.10
Glucose, Urine-0.01 ± 0.100.00 ± 0.000.00 ± 0.080.00 ± 0.00
Protein, Urine0.02 ± 0.49-0.13 ± 0.45-0.02 ± 0.37-0.05 ± 0.32
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Percentage)

Clinical laboratory assessments of HbA1c are reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · percentage (%) of HbA1c
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Percentage)
percentage (%) of HbA1cPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Percentage)0.01 ± 0.30-0.01 ± 0.320.05 ± 0.45-0.05 ± 0.26
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Million Cells Per Microliter)

Clinical laboratory assessments included hematology including the red blood cell count (RBC Count).

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · million cells/microliter
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Million Cells Per Microliter)
million cells/microliterPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Million Cells Per Microliter)0.09 ± 0.360.06 ± 0.290.06 ± 0.330.01 ± 0.31
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Thousand Cells Per Microliter)

Clinical laboratory assessments included hematology (basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, leukocytes, lymphocytes, white blood cell (WBC) count, platelets).

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · thousand cells per microliter
Mean Change From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Thousand Cells Per Microliter)
thousand cells per microliterPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Basophils0.00 ± 0.05-0.01 ± 0.05-0.01 ± 0.050.01 ± 0.02
Eosinophils0.02 ± 0.130.02 ± 0.11-0.01 ± 0.120.04 ± 0.14
Lymphocytes0.07 ± 0.58-0.11 ± 0.62-0.13 ± 0.580.02 ± 0.63
Neutrophils-0.18 ± 1.390.00 ± 1.48-0.05 ± 1.79-0.44 ± 1.32
WBC-0.08 ± 1.53-0.09 ± 1.87-0.22 ± 1.99-0.35 ± 1.35
Platelets-2.67 ± 59.28-11.01 ± 43.48-5.05 ± 56.0719.20 ± 55.50
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters That Were Unitless)

Clinical laboratory assessments of pH are reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · unitless
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters That Were Unitless)
unitlessPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters That Were Unitless)0.04 ± 0.63-0.06 ± 0.510.03 ± 0.600.05 ± 0.69
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Nanograms Per Milliliter)

Clinical laboratory assessments included prolactin for both males and females.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Nanograms Per Milliliter)
nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Prolactin - Females-8.34 ± 15.279.86 ± 10.246.07 ± 21.14-1.73 ± 9.41
Prolactin - Males0.83 ± 12.567.70 ± 8.822.42 ± 12.86-0.79 ± 23.91
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milliequivalents Per Liter)

Clinical laboratory assessments including chloride and potassium are reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · milliequivalents per liter (mEq/dL)
Mean Change From Baseline in Laboratory Tests (Parameters Assessed in Milliequivalents Per Liter)
milliequivalents per liter (mEq/dL)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Chloride0.16 ± 2.56-0.35 ± 2.770.19 ± 3.180.45 ± 3.59
Potassium0.02 ± 0.36-0.09 ± 0.460.02 ± 0.450.04 ± 0.37
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Tests

Laboratory assessments included hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis. Abnormality criteria included: In mg/dL \[high bilirubin≥2.0, low calcium≤8.2, high cholesterol fasting≥240, HDL-C, Fasting\<40 male(M)/ \< 50 female(F); LDL-C, fasting≥160, high glucose, fasting≥100, non-fasting≥200 high TG, fasting≥150, high urate≥8.5 F/≥10.5 M, high protein urine≥2 units increase\]; high creatine kinase(units per liter \[U/L\])\>3xupper limit of normal (ULN)\]; high eosinophils/leukocytes ≥10%;ALT\>3×ULN; in mEq/L \[Cl≤ 90; potassium≤ 2.5; sodium low≤ 126, high ≥156\]; platelets≤75000/mm3; hemoglobin≤11g/dL M/≤ 9.5 F; glucose, urine≥2 units inc.; casts≥2 units inc.; hematocrit≤37% and decrease of≥3% points, M/≤ 32% and ≥3% points dec.,F. Number of participants with clinically significant laboratory test abnormalities were reported as per criteria defined in protocol. The categories with at least 1 participant with clinically significant abnormalities are reported.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Tests
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
ALT: High1101
Bilirubin: High2000
Calcium: Low1300
Chloride: Low1010
Cholesterol, Fasting: High2153
Creatine Kinase: High8940
Glucose, Fasting: High2926189
HDL Cholesterol, Fasting: Low2521172
LDL-C, Fasting: High3032
Potassium: Low1000
Sodium: Low0010
Sodium: High1000
TG,Fasting: High2123205
Urate: High1000
Eosinophils/Leukocytes: High0210
Hematocrit: Low2320
Hemoglobin: Low1430
Platelets: Low1000
Glucose, Urine: High2010
Protein, Urine: High1010
Prolactin: High2329278
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)

Vital sign measurements included pulse rate assessed in beats per minute in standing and supine position.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · beats per minute (beats/min)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)
beats per minute (beats/min)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Pulse Rate: Standing-0.6 ± 12.8-1.9 ± 10.0-0.5 ± 10.6-2.8 ± 11.0
Pulse Rate: Supine1.1 ± 10.2-1.6 ± 10.1-0.5 ± 14.50.7 ± 11.7
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Millimeters of Mercury)

Vital sign measurements included systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Blood pressure measurements were made in the supine and standing positions after the participant has been in each position at least 3 minutes.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Millimeters of Mercury)
millimeters of mercury (mmHg)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
SBP: Standing0.7 ± 9.00.5 ± 9.61.5 ± 10.8-1.7 ± 6.5
SBP: Supine0.7 ± 8.90.4 ± 9.52.1 ± 11.5-0.3 ± 6.8
DBP: Standing0.2 ± 7.71.2 ± 8.50.2 ± 8.30.1 ± 6.7
DBP: Supine0.8 ± 8.50.4 ± 7.4-0.5 ± 7.50.4 ± 8.9
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Centimeters)

Vital sign measurements included height assessed in centimeters.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · centimeters (cm)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Centimeters)
centimeters (cm)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Centimeters)1.4 ± 5.42.4 ± 4.52.0 ± 4.23.5 ± 4.2
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms)

Vital sign measurements included weight assessed in kilograms.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · kilograms (kg)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms)
kilograms (kg)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms)3.8 ± 5.84.2 ± 7.53.8 ± 6.63.4 ± 4.3
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Celsius)

Vital sign measurements included temperature assessed in celsius.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · celsius (°C)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Celsius)
celsius (°C)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Celsius)-0.0 ± 0.4-0.0 ± 0.3-0.0 ± 0.40.0 ± 0.3
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Z-Score)

Vital sign measurements- Z-score for body weight (BW), height, and BMI. To adjust for normal growth, z-scores were derived, which normalize for the natural growth of pediatric patients and adolescents. Z-score was calculated as the deviation of the participant's each parameter from the mean for the respective parameter of the reference population divided by the standard deviation (SD) for the reference population. Z-score-0 represents the population mean for the respective parameter. Positive Z-scores-values above the mean, negative Z-scores indicate values below the mean. BW and BMI: Higher Z-scores-Potential overweight/obesity (worse outcome if excessive). Lower Z-scores -Underweight (worse outcome if extreme). Height: Higher Z-scores-Taller than average (neutral unless clinically relevant). Lower Z-scores → Short stature (may indicate growth issues). Z ≥ +2-Above normal range (e.g., overweight or obesity for BMI). Z ≤ -2-Below normal range (e.g., underweight or short stature).

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · z-score
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Z-Score)
z-scorePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Z-Score of Body Weight-0.0 ± 0.5-0.0 ± 0.50.0 ± 0.50.0 ± 0.4
Z-Score of Height-0.1 ± 0.80.1 ± 0.50.0 ± 0.50.3 ± 0.6
Z-Score of BMI0.0 ± 0.6-0.1 ± 0.60.0 ± 0.6-0.1 ± 0.5
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms Per Meter Square)

Vital sign measurements included body mass index (BMI).

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · kilograms per meter square (kg/m^2)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms Per Meter Square)
kilograms per meter square (kg/m^2)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in Vital Signs (Parameters Assessed in Kilograms Per Meter Square)1.0 ± 2.30.9 ± 2.80.8 ± 2.20.1 ± 2.2
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs

Vital sign measurements included SBP, and DBP, pulse rate, body temperature, body weight, BMI, and height. Vital sign measurements included pulse rate in supine and standing positions (low: \<50 beats per minute \[bpm\] and decrease ≥15 bpm; High: \>120 bpm and increase ≥15 bpm), SBP in supine and standing positions (low: \<110 mmHg and decrease ≥20 mmHg; High: \>120 mmHg and increase ≥20 mmHg), DBP in supine and standing positions (low: \<60 mmHg and decrease ≥15 mmHg; High: \>80 mmHg and increase ≥15 mmHg), weight in kg (low: ≥7% decrease; High: ≥7% increase), orthostatic hypotension, (≥20mmHg decrease in SBP or ≥10 mmHg in DBP in heart rate from supine to standing). Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs were reported as per criteria defined in protocol. The categories with at least one participant with clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs are reported.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
SBP, Standing: Low7560
SBP, Standing: High1011142
SBP, Supine: Low9750
SBP, Supine: High3890
DBP, Standing: Low1511
DBP, Standing: High1414183
DBP, Supine: Low6332
DBP, Supine: High121180
Pulse Rate, Standing: High0010
Pulse Rate, Supine: Low0010
Pulse Rate, Supine: High0010
Weight: Low9591
Weight: High46404013
Orthostatic Hypotension: Low1623122
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) (Parameters Assessed in Milliseconds)

12-lead ECG recordings were obtained for parameters including PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, QTcB \[QT interval as corrected for heart rate by Bazett's formula\] interval, QTcF \[QT interval as corrected for heart rate by Fridericia's formula\] interval, QTcN \[QT interval corrected for heart rate by the FDA Neuropharm\] interval, and RR interval.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · milliseconds (ms)
Mean Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) (Parameters Assessed in Milliseconds)
milliseconds (ms)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
PR Interval4.2 ± 14.42.5 ± 14.33.6 ± 15.6-2.0 ± 16.2
QRS Duration1.6 ± 8.11.5 ± 7.80.8 ± 6.81.1 ± 10.1
QT Interval4.8 ± 27.95.6 ± 28.01.3 ± 26.71.6 ± 27.8
QTCB Interval-0.9 ± 26.5-0.1 ± 25.2-0.8 ± 28.65.6 ± 20.5
QTCF Interval1.1 ± 19.61.8 ± 20.8-0.1 ± 21.94.1 ± 16.4
QTCN Interval0.7 ± 20.41.5 ± 21.2-0.3 ± 22.94.3 ± 16.6
RR Interval26.9 ± 175.126.5 ± 146.110.0 ± 166.0-12.3 ± 147.7
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)

Twelve-lead ECG recordings were obtained for parameters including mean heart rate.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · beats/min
Mean Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)
beats/minPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters (Parameters Assessed in Beats Per Minute)-2.1 ± 14.7-1.7 ± 13.3-0.8 ± 13.81.8 ± 13.6
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in ECG Parameters

12-lead ECG recordings were obtained for certain parameters and the 12-lead ECG abnormality criteria included bradycardia ≤ 50 bpm and decrease ≥15 bpm; sinus bradycardia ≤ 50 bpm and decrease of ≥ 15 bpm, supraventricular premature beat (SVPB)-not present at baseline and present post baseline, ventricular premature beat (VPB)- not present at baseline and present post baseline; and primary (1°) atrioventricular (AV) block (PR ≥200 milliseconds \[msec\] and increase of ≥50 msec, right bundle-branch block (RBBB) and symmetrical T-wave inversion (Sym T Wave Inv) - both not present at baseline and present post baseline; Increase in QTc-QTcF ≥ 450 msec for males, ≥ 470 msec for females. Number of participants with clinically significant ECG abnormalities was reported as per the criteria defined in the protocol. The categories with at least 1 participant with clinically significant ECG abnormalities are reported.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in ECG Parameters
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Bradycardia4110
Sinus Bradycardia4110
SVPB1120
VPB1100
1° AV Block1200
RBBB1010
Sym T-Wave Inv0001
QT1000
Increase in QTcF0100
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline on the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Total Score

The AIMS assessment consists of 12 items rating the involuntary movements: Facial and oral movements (4 items), extremity movements (2 items), and trunk movements (1 item) were observed unobtrusively while the participant is at rest and the investigator also made global judgments on the participant's dyskinesias (2 items), and dental status (2 items). Severity of each item was rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of 0 (absence of symptoms) to 4 (severe condition). Total Score is the sum of the scores of all 12 items, ranging from 0 to 48, higher scores indicate severe condition. A negative change reflects an improvement or reduction in the severity of abnormal movements.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline on the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Total Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline on the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Total Score-0.01 ± 0.30-0.06 ± 0.350.09 ± 0.68-0.05 ± 0.22
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline on the Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS) Total Score

The SAS consists of a list of 10 symptoms of Parkinsonism (gait, arm dropping, shoulder shaking, elbow rigidity, wrist rigidity, head rotation, glabella tap, tremor, salivation, and akathisia). Each item is rated on a 5-point scale, with a score of zero representing absence of symptoms, and a score of 4 representing a severe condition. The SAS Total Score is the sum of the scores for all 10 items, ranging from 0-40. A negative change reflects an improvement or reduction in Parkinsonism severity.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline on the Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS) Total Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline on the Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS) Total Score-0.18 ± 0.69-0.33 ± 0.770.17 ± 1.40-0.75 ± 2.38
SecondaryMean Change From Baseline in the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) Total Score

The BARS score is based only on the item of "Global Clinical Assessment of Akathisia". The BARS consists of 4 items related to akathisia as follows. Item 1: objective observation of akathisia by the investigator; Item 2: subjective feelings of restlessness by the participant; Item 3: subjective distress due to akathisia; and Item 4: global clinical assessment of akathisia. The first 3 items will be rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 to 3, with 0 representing absence of symptoms and 3 representing a severe condition. The BARS global clinical assessment score refers to the ratings from the 4th item Global Clinical Assessment of Akathisia, which is a 6-point Likert scale from 0 to 5, with 0 representing absence of symptoms and 5 representing severe akathisia. Total score is the sum of the scores of all 4 items, ranging from 0 to 14. Higher score indicates severe akathisia. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in the severity of akathisia symptoms.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline in the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) Total Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Mean Change From Baseline in the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) Total Score-0.02 ± 0.29-0.08 ± 0.340.02 ± 0.53-0.15 ± 0.49
SecondaryNumber of Participants With At Least One Occurrence of Suicidal Behavior or Suicidal Ideation as Recorded on Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

C-SSRS is a scale used to report at least one occurrence of any suicidal behavior or suicidal ideation. Suicidal behavior was defined as reporting any of the following items: actual attempt, interrupted attempt, aborted attempt, and preparatory acts or behavior. The suicidal ideation total score is the sum of intensity scores of 5 items (frequency, duration, controllability, deterrents, and reasons for ideation). The score of each intensity item ranges from 0 (none) to 5 (worst) and the total score ranges from 0 to 25. Lower scores indicate improvement.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With At Least One Occurrence of Suicidal Behavior or Suicidal Ideation as Recorded on Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
ParticipantsDe Novo (Conversion Period)Prior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Number of Participants With At Least One Occurrence of Suicidal Behavior or Suicidal Ideation as Recorded on Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)05461
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Psychotropic Side Effects as Assessed by Udvalg for Kliniske Undersogelser (UKU) Rating Scale

The UKU rating scale is a semi-structured interview used to assess the side effects of participants being treated with antipsychotic drugs. Each item (i.e., each symptom) of the UKU side effects is defined by the means of a 4-point-scale (0-1-2-3) if it is assessed in psychic, autonomic (auto), neurologic, other categories. In general, Degree 0 means "doubtfully or not present (NP)", and Degrees 1, 2, and 3 indicate that the symptom is present to a mild, moderate or severe degree, respectively.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Psychotropic Side Effects as Assessed by Udvalg for Kliniske Undersogelser (UKU) Rating Scale
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Psychic: Concentration Difficulties: NP3830322
Psychic: Concentration Difficulties: Mild3030339
Psychic: Concentration Difficulties: Moderate2924208
Psychic: Concentration Difficulties: Severe1521
Psychic: Asthenia/Lassitude: NP5949445
Psychic: Asthenia/Lassitude: Mild2624309
Psychic: Asthenia/Lassitude: Moderate1316136
Psychic: Sleepiness/Sedation: NP7765639
Psychic: Sleepiness/Sedation: Mild16202310
Psychic: Sleepiness/Sedation: Moderate5411
Psychic: Failing Memory, Degree: NP5651499
Psychic: Failing Memory: Mild2821275
Psychic: Failing Memory: Moderate1417116
Psychic: Depression: NP6049467
Psychic: Depression: Mild3126317
Psychic: Depression: Moderate613106
Psychic: Depression: Severe1100
Psychic: Tension/Lnner Unrest: NP4637355
Psychic: Tension/Lnner Unrest: Mild36323513
Psychic: Tension/Lnner Unrest: Moderate1520151
Psychic: Tension/Lnner Unrest: Severe1021
Psychic: Increased Duration Of Sleep: NP82797313
Psychic: Increased Duration Of Sleep: Mild167126
Psychic: Increased Duration Of Sleep: Moderate0321
Psychic: Reduced Duration Of Sleep, Degree: NP88696812
Psychic: Reduced Duration Of Sleep: Mild715185
Psychic: Reduced Duration Of Sleep: Moderate2513
Psychic: Reduced Duration Of Sleep: Severe1000
Psychic: Inc. Dream Activity: NP88757415
Psychic: Inc. Dream Activity: Mild1011115
Psychic: Inc. Dream Activity: Moderate0320
Psychic: Emotional Indifference: NP4547483
Psychic: Emotional Indifference: Mild3324227
Psychic: Emotional Indifference: Moderate20171510
Psychic: Emotional Indifference: Severe0120
Neurologic: Dystonia: NP94888520
Neurologic: Dystonia: Mild3120
Neurologic: Dystonia: Moderate1000
Neurologic: Rigidity: Not Present94878117
Neurologic: Rigidity: Mild4263
Neurologic: Hypokinesia/Akinesia: NP93858219
Neurologic: Hypokinesia/Akinesia: Mild5441
Neurologic: Hypokinesia/Akinesia: Moderate0010
Neurologic: Hyperkinesia Logic: NP96898520
Neurologic: Hyperkinesia Logic: Mild1020
Neurologic: Hyperkinesia Logic: Moderate1000
Neurologic: Tremor: Not Present86837517
Neurologic: Tremor: Mild115103
Neurologic: Tremor: Moderate1120
Neurologic: Akathisia: Not Present93777419
Neurologic: Akathisia: Mild49111
Neurologic: Akathisia: Moderate1320
Neurologic: Epileptic Seizures: NP98898720
Neurologic: Paraesthesias: NP98878520
Neurologic: Paraesthesias: Mild0220
Auto:Accommodation Disturbances :NP98878516
Auto: Accommodation Disturbances: Mild0120
Auto: Accommodation Disturbances: Moderate0104
Auto: Increased Salivation: Not Present95848120
Auto: Increased Salivation: Mild3430
Auto: Increased Salivation: Moderate0030
Auto: Increased Salivation: Severe0100
Auto: Reduced Salivation: Not Present98888319
Auto: Reduced Salivation: Mild0141
Auto: Nausea/Vomiting: Not Present93867619
Auto: Nausea/Vomiting: Mild4291
Auto: Nausea/Vomiting: Moderate1110
Auto: Nausea/Vomiting: Severe0010
Auto: Diarrhoea: Not Present97888420
Auto: Diarrhoea: Mild1020
Auto: Diarrhoea: Moderate0110
Auto: Constipation: Not Present95878517
Auto: Constipation: Mild2223
Auto: Constipation: Moderate1000
Auto: Micturition Disturbances: NP97888520
Auto: Micturition Disturbances: Mild1110
Auto: Micturition Disturbances: Moderate0010
Auto: Polyuria/Polydipsia: Not Present97858420
Auto:Polyuria/Polydipsia, Degree:Mild0410
Auto:Polyuria/Polydipsia:Moderate1020
Auto:Orthostatic Dizziness: Not Present95848117
Auto:Orthostatic Dizziness: Mild3553
Auto:Orthostatic Dizziness: Moderate0010
Auto:Palpitations/Tachycardia:Not Present94858217
Auto:Palpitations/Tachycardia:Mild3433
Auto:Palpitations/Tachycardia:Moderate1010
Auto:Palpitations/Tachycardia:Severe0010
Auto:Inc. Tendency To Sweat:NP84198419
Auto:Inc. Tendency To Sweat:Mild2131
Auto:Inc. Tendency To Sweat:Moderate0000
Auto:Inc. Tendency To Sweat:Severe1010
Other:Rash:Not Present98898720
Other:Morbilliform: Mild2000
Other:Petechial: Mild2000
Other: Urticarial: Mild2010
Other:Psoriatic: Mild2000
Other:Cannot Be Classified: Mild2011
Other:Pruritus, Degree: Not Present98878520
Other:Pruritus: Mild0110
Other:Pruritus: Moderate0110
Other:Photosensitivity: Not Present97868620
Other:Photosensitivity : Mild1310
Other:Inc. Pigmentation: NP98898720
Other:Weight Gain: Not Present74666711
Other:Weight Gain: Mild1615156
Other:Weight Gain: Moderate18653
Other:Weight Gain: Severe0200
Other:Weight Loss: Not Present80777615
Other:Weight Loss: Mild151195
Other:Weight Loss: Moderate3120
Other: Menorrhagia: NP70646116
Other:Menorrhagia:Mild0110
Other:Menorrhagia:Severe0010
Other: Amenorrhoea: NP68585714
Other:Amenorrhoea:Mild1110
Other:Amenorrhoea: Moderate0100
Other:Amenorrhoea:Severe0100
Other:Galactorrhoea : Not Present88787520
Other:Galactorrhoea : Mild0100
Other: Gynaecomastia: NP77707017
Other: Inc. Sexual Desire: Not Present91848319
Other: Inc. Sexual Desire: Mild0121
Other: Inc. Sexual Desire: Moderate1000
Other:Diminished Sexual Desire: NP91808114
Other:Diminished Sexual Desire: Mild1525
Other:Diminished Sexual Desire: Moderate0020
Other:Diminished Sexual Desire: Severe0001
Other:Erectile Dysfunction: NP66536310
Other:Erectile Dysfunction: Mild0302
Other:Ejaculatory Dysfunction:Not Present65546212
Other:Ejaculatory Dysfunction:Mild0100
Other:Ejaculatory Dysfunction:Moderate0100
Other:Orgastic Dysfunction: NP88838219
Other:Orgastic Dysfunction: Mild0111
Other : Dry Vagina, Degree : Not Present67666214
Other: Headache : Not Present98898720
Other:Tension Headache: Mild2453
Other:Tension Headache: Moderate2001
Other:Migraine: Mild3250
Other:Other Forms: Mild3150
Other:Other Forms: Moderate018313
Other:Physical Dependence:NP93838313
Other:Physical Dependence:Mild0001
Other:Physical Dependence:Moderate0002
Other:Psychic Dependence: NP98888617
Other:Psychic Dependence:Mild0011
Other:Psychic Dependence:Moderate0002
SecondaryNumber of Participants With at Least One Occurrence of Cognitive Adverse Effects Assessed by New York Assessment for Adverse Cognitive Effects of Neuropsychiatric Treatment (NY-AACENT)

The NY-AACENT is used to detect changes in cognitive function for neurological or psychiatric problems, specifically created to be used in pediatric population (ages 12 -17), but could be used with other age groups, as appropriate. Each of the 7 items is derived from the 7 domains as follows: Working Memory, Attention/Vigilance, Verbal Learning/Memory, Visual Learning/Memory, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Speed of Processing, and Social Cognition. Each score is derived as follows: 0=not present in the past week; 1=present (during past week) and mild; 2=present (during past week) and moderate; 3=present (during past week) and severe; and 4=present (during past week) and extreme; and the item score is set to missing/unknown. The NY-AACENT total score is calculated by summing up 7 individual item scores at participant-visit level. The Total range is 0-28. Higher scores reflects greater severity and frequency of cognitive problems and lower scores shows absence or mild cognitive issues.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With at Least One Occurrence of Cognitive Adverse Effects Assessed by New York Assessment for Adverse Cognitive Effects of Neuropsychiatric Treatment (NY-AACENT)
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Working Memory69576114
Attention/Vigilance77726917
Verbal Learning59465117
Visual Learning3533355
Reasoning76696518
Speed of Processing72595915
Social Cognition77716417
Any Sign/Symptoms88787420
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Stages of Tanner Scale Score at Baseline and Month 24

The Tanner scale is a classification system used to assess physical development during puberty, detailing five distinct stages of growth. The Tanner Staging Scale assessment consists of 2 domains for girls and 3 domains for boys. Participants with change in Tanner Staging Scale (Stage 1-5) Score are reported.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 24
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Stages of Tanner Scale Score at Baseline and Month 24
ParticipantsPrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Boys: Baseline-Stage 10000
Boys: Baseline-Stage 24300
Boys: Baseline-Stage 37553
Boys: Baseline-Stage 41421167
Boys: Baseline-Stage 52011241
Boys: Month 24-Stage 10000
Boys: Month 24-Stage 20000
Boys: Month 24-Stage 32210
Boys: Month 24-Stage 491382
Boys: Month 24-Stage 51813154
Girls: Baseline-Stage 10000
Girls: Baseline-Stage 20100
Girls: Baseline-Stage 38361
Girls: Baseline-Stage 41721168
Girls: Baseline-Stage 52824200
Girls: Month 24- Stage 10000
Girls: Month 24-Stage 20000
Girls: Month 24-Stage 30000
Girls: Month 24-Stage 45991
Girls: Month 24-Stage 52221184
Other pre-specifiedTime to Discontinuation Due to AEs
Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)

Results for this outcome have not been posted.

SecondaryChange From Baseline in the PANSS Total Score

The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive scale items, 7 negative scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Total Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Total Score-18.44 ± 17.53-20.14 ± 17.63-19.76 ± 18.88-19.00 ± 13.61
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the PANSS Positive Subscale Scores

The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive (+ve) scale items, 7 negative (-ve) scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Positive Subscale Scores
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Positive Subscale Scores-4.59 ± 5.11-5.20 ± 5.08-5.29 ± 5.75-5.15 ± 4.97
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the PANSS Negative Subscale Scores

The PANSS consisted of three subscales: a total of 30 symptom constructs. For each symptom construct, severity was rated on a 7-point scale, with a score of 1 (absence of symptoms) to 7 (extremely severe symptoms). The PANSS total score was the sum of the rating scores for 7 positive scale items, 7 negative scale items, and 16 general psychopathology scale items from the PANSS panel. The PANSS total score ranges from 30 (best possible outcome) to 210 (worst possible outcome). Higher scores indicate worsening of symptoms. A negative (-ve) change from baseline reflects improvement or reduction in symptom severity.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Negative Subscale Scores
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)
Change From Baseline in the PANSS Negative Subscale Scores-4.82 ± 5.46-4.89 ± 4.98-4.55 ± 5.37-4.40 ± 4.11
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) Total Score

The CGAS is a 100-point rating scale measuring psychological, social and school functioning for children aged 6-17. The scale is separated into 10-point sections with the score ranging from 0-100, 1 to 10 indicates the need for constant supervision and 91 to 100 indicates superior functioning in all areas. A positive change from baseline reflects improvement in functioning.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) Total Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)Prior Placebo (Open-label Treatment Period)De Novo (Open-label Treatment Period)
Change From Baseline in Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) Total Score13.58 ± 13.2614.31 ± 14.1312.92 ± 13.4223.05 ± 12.80
SecondaryMean Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score

The CGI-S scale is an investigator-rated evaluation that assesses the severity of a participant's illness on a 7-point scale, ranging from 1 to 7. The investigator answered the following question: "Considering your total clinical experience with this particular population, how mentally ill is the patient at this time?" Response choices include: 0 = not assessed; 1 = normal, not at all ill; 2 = borderline mentally ill; 3 = mildly ill; 4 = moderately ill; 5 = markedly ill; 6 = severely ill; and 7 = among the most extremely ill patients. Higher scores indicate worse condition.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)Prior Placebo (Open-label Treatment Period)De Novo (Open-label Treatment Period)
Mean Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score-1.09 ± 1.16-1.11 ± 1.20-0.86 ± 1.21-1.30 ± 1.08
SecondaryMean Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Scale Score

The efficacy of brexpiprazole in the treatment was rated for each participant using the CGI-I. The investigator rated the participant's total improvement whether or not it was entirely due to drug treatment on a 7-point scale, ranging from 0 to 7. Response choices were: 0 = not assessed, 1 = very much improved, 2 = much improved, 3 = minimally improved, 4 = no change, 5 = minimally worse, 6 = much worse, and 7 = very much worse. Higher scores indicate worse condition.

Time frame:
From the first dose of the study drug up to the last dose in the open-label treatment period (Up to Month 24)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Scale Score
score on a scalePrior & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Aripiprazole (Open-label Treatment Period)Prior Placebo (Open-label Treatment Period)De Novo (Open-label Treatment Period)
Mean Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Scale Score2.1 ± 1.22.1 ± 1.12.2 ± 1.11.9 ± 1.1

Adverse events

Collected over From the first dose of study drug (including the open-label treatment period and the conversion period in the current study) up to 21 days after the last dose of study drug (up to approximately 25.6 months). Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Prior and Current Brexpiprazole0/98 (0%)4/98 (4.1%)45/98 (45.9%)
Prior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)0/89 (0%)1/89 (1.1%)37/89 (41.6%)
Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)0/87 (0%)3/87 (3.4%)42/87 (48.3%)
De Novo (OLT Period)0/20 (0%)1/20 (5%)13/20 (65%)
De Novo (Conversion Period)0/14 (0%)0/14 (0%)5/14 (35.7%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPrior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)De Novo (Conversion Period)
Suicidal IdeationPsychiatric disorders0/980/890/871/200/14
Psychotic DisorderPsychiatric disorders1/980/891/870/200/14
SchizophreniaPsychiatric disorders1/981/891/870/200/14
Suicide AttemptPsychiatric disorders1/980/891/870/200/14
Abnormal Sensation in EyeEye disorders1/980/890/870/200/14
Pilonidal DiseaseInfections and infestations1/980/890/870/200/14
Psychomotor HyperactivityNervous system disorders1/980/890/870/200/14
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPrior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)De Novo (Conversion Period)
SomnolenceNervous system disorders9/987/899/876/202/14
Weight IncreasedInvestigations7/9812/899/874/200/14
IrritabilityPsychiatric disorders0/980/890/870/202/14
HeadacheNervous system disorders10/989/8911/870/200/14
InfluenzaInfections and infestations4/985/890/872/200/14
Coronavirus Test PositiveInvestigations0/980/890/872/200/14
Muscle RigidityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/980/894/872/200/14
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders1/984/898/871/201/14
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations9/986/894/870/200/14
AkathisiaNervous system disorders6/984/894/871/201/14

Baseline characteristics

The enrolled sample consists of all consented/assented participants who were screened for eligibility and deemed eligible.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Prior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)Total
Mean15.5 ± 1.615.5 ± 1.415.4 ± 1.515.5 ± 1.015.5 ± 1.5
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Prior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)Total
Female5349429153
Male46404511142
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Prior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)Total
Race — White65645818205
Race — Black or African American623112
Race — American Indian or Alaska Native21407
Race — Asian11002
Race — Native Hawaiin or Other Pacific Islander00000
Race — Other252121168
Race — Missing00101
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Prior and Current BrexpiprazolePrior Aripiprazole & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)Prior Placebo & Current Brexpiprazole (OLT Period)De Novo (OLT Period)Total
Ethnicity — Hispanic or Latino292530185
Ethnicity — Not Hispanic or Latino69645519207
Ethnicity — Other10102
Ethnicity — Unknown00000
Ethnicity — Missing00101
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Study locations

57 sites
  • Clinical Research Site #101
    Dothan, Alabama 36303, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #128
    Anaheim, California 92805, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #105
    Culver City, California 90230, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #103
    Long Beach, California 90807, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #136
    Atlanta, Georgia 30331, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #148
    Kansas City, Kansas 66160, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #138
    Lake Charles, Louisiana 70629, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #124
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #130
    New York, New York 10036, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #100
    Rochester, New York 14618, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #121
    Kinston, North Carolina 28501, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #133
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #113
    Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #102
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #135
    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #140
    Frisco, Texas 75034, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #108
    Everett, Washington 98201, United States
  • Clinical Research Site #321
    Nice, 06200, France
  • Clinical Research Site #283
    Naples, 80131, Italy
  • Clinical Research Site #163
    León, Guanajuato 37000, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #165
    Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #171
    Monterrey, Nuevo León 64310, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #160
    Monterrey, Nuevo León 64710, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #170
    San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí 78213, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #161
    Culiacán, Sinaloa 80230, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #166
    Mérida, Yucatán 97070, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #168
    Durango, 34000, Mexico
  • Clinical Research Site #263
    Tyniec Mały, Dolnyslask 55-040, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #266
    Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship 15-879, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #269
    Gdansk, Polorskie 80-542, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #260
    Poznan, 60-744, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #272
    Poznan, 61-485, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #270
    Wałbrzych, 58-309, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #267
    Wroclaw, 54-617, Poland
  • Clinical Research Site #244
    Bucharest, 041914, Romania
  • Clinical Research Site #241
    Cluj-Napoca, 400660, Romania
  • Clinical Research Site #243
    Iași, IS700282, Romania
  • Clinical Research Site #242
    Timișoara, 300329, Romania
  • Clinical Research Site #542
    Arkhangelsk, Primorsky District 163530, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #543
    Stavropol, Stavropolskiy Kray 355038, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #545
    Moscow, 127083, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #541
    Saint Petersburg, 192019, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #540
    Saint Petersburg, 197341, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #544
    Yaroslavl, 150003, Russia
  • Clinical Research Site #500
    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Clinical Research Site #504
    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Clinical Research Site #503
    Kragujevac, 34000, Serbia
  • Clinical Research Site #502
    Niš, 18000, Serbia
  • Clinical Research Site #501
    Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
  • Clinical Research Site #224
    Torremolinos, Malaga 29620, Spain
  • Clinical Research Site #526
    Poltava, Poltava Oblast 36013, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #527
    Dnipro, 49027, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #523
    Kharkiv, 61068, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #521
    Kharkiv, 61153, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #522
    Kherson, 73488, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #520
    Lviv, 79021, Ukraine
  • Clinical Research Site #525
    Ternopil, 46027, Ukraine
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References and documents

Publications

  • Atkinson SD, Shah A, Burgess MV, Hefting N, Chen D, Ward C. Safety and Tolerability of Brexpiprazole in Adolescents With Schizophrenia: A Long-Term, Open-Label Study. JAACAP Open. 2024 May 27;3(2):313-322. doi: 10.1016/j.jaacop.2024.04.005. eCollection 2025 Jun. PubMed 40520975 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Aug 4, 2021
  • Statistical analysis plan · Mar 14, 2025

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Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03238326
Lead sponsor
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Collaborators
H. Lundbeck A/S
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 3, 2017
Start date
Aug 23, 2017
Primary completion
Apr 22, 2025
Completion
Apr 22, 2025
Results posted
Feb 4, 2026
Last update
Feb 4, 2026

Study contacts

Heather Guthrie, MD
study director · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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