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CompletedNCT03978832Updated Jul 7, 2021Results posted

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of 180 mg Subcutaneous Risperidone From 6 mg Oral Risperidone

A Phase 4 interventional study of PERSERIS and Risperidone in Schizophrenia, sponsored by Indivior Inc.. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-07-07.

Sponsored by Indivior Inc. · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
69
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study evaluates PERSERIS at a higher dose than what has been administered in previous clinical trials. Subjects with stable schizophrenia on a dose of 5-6 mg oral risperidone will be switched to PERSERIS at the higher dose, which is believed to be similar to the oral dose

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PERSERIS is an extended-release subcutaneous (SC) injectable suspension administered monthly for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. PERSERIS was approved by the FDA at doses equivalent to 3 mg and 4 mg oral risperidone. Many patients require doses of 5-6 mg oral risperidone and above, and this study will test a higher dose of PERSERIS in order to meet this need.

Eligible subjects will initially be stabilized in the clinical unit on 6 mg oral risperidone for 5 days and transition to an approximate dose of PERSERIS by SC injection. PERSERIS will be administered every 28 days and subjects will be admitted to the clinical unit the day before, and remain in the unit for 3 days after each injection for pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety evaluations (a total of 8 days for the first injection including the stabilization period). Subjects will return to the clinic between injections for additional PK, safety and efficacy assessments at scheduled intervals until the next injection.

A total of 4 doses of PERSERIS will be administered. The 4th dose will evaluate an alternate site for injection, and will be administered in the back of the upper arm.

Subjects will return to the clinical unit for an end of study visit and will receive a follow up phone call to assess for adverse events one week after the end of study visit.

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Conditions studied

  • Schizophrenia

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In context

Schizophrenia

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Lead sponsor

Indivior Inc. is the lead sponsor of 51 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • Clinically stable as defined as no hospitalizations for acute exacerbations within 3 months of screening and Screening PANSS score ≤70
  • Total body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m2
  • Given written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Received a once-monthly long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic within 60 days of screening and a once every 3 month LAI antipsychotic within 120 days of screening
  • Taking the following concurrent or over the counter (OTC) products:

    1. Inducers or inhibitors of CYP2D6 within 14 days or 5 half-lives whichever is greater prior to study screening
    2. Bupropion, chlorpheniramine, cimetidine, clomipramine, doxepin or quinidine within 30 days prior to study screening
    3. Clozapine, phenothiazines, aripiprazole, haloperidol or any other antipsychotic other than oral risperidone within 14 days prior to study screening
    4. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) within 30 days prior to study screening
    5. Opioids or opioid-containing analgesics within 14 days prior to study screening
    6. Medications, in the addition to those listed above which in the opinion of the Investigator in conjunction with the medical monitor, may be expected to significantly interfere with the metabolism or excretion of risperidone and/or 9-hydroxyrisperidone, that may be associated with a significant drug interaction with risperidone, or that may pose a significant risk to subjects' participation in the study. The medical monitor should be contacted with any questions regarding the use of CYP2D6 or 3A4 inducers or inhibitors in particular.
  • History of cancer (with the exception of resected basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) unless they have been disease free for ≥5 years.
  • Another active medical condition or organ disease that may either compromise subject safety or interfere with the safety and/or outcome evaluation of the study drug.
  • Evidence or history of a significant hepatic disorder that may either compromise subject safety or interfere with the safety and/or outcome evaluation of the study drug. Individuals with acute or chronic hepatitis (including but not limited to hepatitis B or C); or individuals with 1) total bilirubin >1.5x the upper limit of normal (ULN) and/or 2) alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >3x ULN will be excluded.
  • A history of renal disease, or a creatinine clearance of less than 60 mL/min (as determined by the Cockcroft-Gault formula).
  • A history of orthostatic hypotension, syncope, significant low white blood cell (WBC) count (i.e., based on absolute neutrophil count or drug-induced leukopenia or other medical conditions including, but not limited to, history of heart attack (i.e., myocardial infarction) or brain injury (i.e., traumatic with loss of consciousness and/or cardiovascular accident) within a year of Screening and clinically significant low blood pressure or arrhythmias as interpreted by the principal investigator (PI).
  • Corrected QT interval [Fridericia's calculation (QTcF)] >450 msec (male) or >470 msec (female) at screening or prior to administration of the 1st dose of PERSERIS, or with a known history of Torsades de Points, or family member with sudden unexplained cardiac death.
  • Known to have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) or to be HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive.
  • Suicidal ideation with intent and plan, as assessed by affirmative answers to C-SSRS questions 4 and 5 of the ideation section,or suicide attempts within the last 6 months as noted on the C-SSRS, or subjects with uncontrolled depression in the opinion of the Investigator.
  • Known diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or subjects with Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) >8.0% at screening.
  • Participated in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to study screening.
  • Significant traumatic injury, major surgery or open biopsy within 30 days prior to study screening.
  • Meet the criteria for the diagnosis of current moderate or severe substance use disorder.
  • Prior allergic reactions, sensitivities, or other known contraindications to any component of PERSERIS.
  • Women of childbearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding, seeking pregnancy or failing to use adequate contraceptive methods during the study.
  • Positive urine drug screen (UDS) anytime through Day -1 for opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, methadone, cannabinoids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine and phencyclidine, unless the positive screen is determined to be secondary to an allowable concomitant medication. If a positive UDS is possibly the result of a subject's use of OTC or prescription medications, a repeat urine drug screen may be permissible. Study site personnel should contact the medical monitor for approval to retest.
  • Tardive dyskinesia as assessed by a score of ≥2 on Item 8 of the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) at Screening.
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease or dementia.
  • History of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
  • Previously injected with PERSERIS within 6 months prior to screening.
  • Unable, in the opinion of the PI, to comply fully with the study requirements.
  • Determined to be poor metabolisers, intermediate metabolisers or ultra-rapid metabolisers for CYP2D6 genotype.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
69 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Oral Risperidone followed by PERSERIS

    All subjects will receive 2 SC injections of PERSERIS at each study visit every 28 days for a total of 4 visits of 2 injections each. The first 3 visit injections will be administered in the abdomen and the final visit injections will be administered in the back of the upper arm.

    Drug: PERSERIS · Drug: Risperidone

Interventions

  • DrugPERSERIS

    PERSERIS is an extended-release SC injectable suspension administered once-monthly

    Also known as: long acting risperidone

  • DrugRisperidone

    Oral risperidone

    Also known as: Risperdal

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Steady-state Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg,ss) of Risperidone and Total Active Moiety

    Cavg,ss for risperidone and total active moiety after oral and SC administration

    Time frame: 0-12 hours post-dose on Day -1, and 0-672 hours after Dose 3

Secondary outcomes

  1. Assessment of Local Injection Site Tolerability*

    Injection site tolerability was measured by injection site grading for redness, induration, swelling and tenderness/pain. These were graded on a scale from 0 to 4 for severity (none, mild, moderate, severe and potentially life-threatening)

    Time frame: First injection at Day 1 until last injection administered at Day 85

  2. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Local Injection Site*

    The injection site was evaluated for adverse events by observation and examination by appropriately trained personnel.

    Time frame: First injection at Day 1 until Day 120

  3. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Vital Signs

    Vital sign measurement was performed, including orthostatic blood pressure, and clinically significant changes were reported as adverse events (AE). Vital sign measurement also included measurement of pulse rate, oral temperature and respiratory rate. Determination of whether the changes were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

    Time frame: Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)

  4. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in ECG

    ECGs were performed, and clinically significant changes in parameters were reported as adverse events (AE). ECGs were performed after 5 minutes of rest, and ECG parameters including QT interval, PR interval, QRS interval and heart rate was recorded. The ECG measurements were evaluated during the visit and determination of whether any abnormalities were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

    Time frame: Time participants sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)

  5. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Body Weight

    Body weight, with shoes off, was measured and clinically significant changes in weight was reported as adverse events (AE). Determination of whether the changes were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

    Time frame: Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)

  6. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Laboratory Testing

    Laboratory testing was performed by the local clinical laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and clinically significant changes from baseline were reported as AEs. Subjects were expected to fast for a minimum of 8 hours prior to blood draws for all laboratory assessments except at the screening visit. Prior to entering the study, any abnormal laboratory test results were to be considered not clinically significant. Any abnormal hematology, serum chemistry or urinalysis test result after study drug intake that was determined by the investigator or a medically qualified designee to be clinically significant was reported as an AE. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range or it was determined that resolution was not expected.

    Time frame: Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until end of study (EOS) visit (Day 113)

  7. The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) of Anti-psychotic Drug Treatment

    Safety of treatment was measured by administration of symptom questionnaires including AIMS, Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) and Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS), as well as by assessment by the investigator or suitably qualified medical designee. The AIMS is a tool that aids in early detection and ongoing monitoring of tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder. The BARS is a 4-item scale that detects the presence and severity of any drug-induced restlessness. The SAS is a 10-item scale used to detect the presence of drug-induced Parkinsonism (movement disorder seen in Parkinson's disease) and extrapyramidal side effects and evaluates symptom severity. Extrapyramidal symptoms include involuntary or uncontrollable movements, tremors, and muscle contractions.

    Time frame: Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)

  8. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

    Clinical outcome (efficacy endpoint) as measured by change from baseline in PANSS scores was measured. PANSS is a medical scale designed to measure schizophrenia symptom severity utilizing a 30 item, 7-point rating scheme. The PANSS Is scored by a summation of ratings across items, with a total potential range of 7-210; higher results indicate greater severity of illness. Only total score changes from baseline are reported here.

    Time frame: Baseline, defined as last assessment prior to first injection, through Day 113 (EOS)

  9. Clinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness Scale (CGI-S)

    Clinical outcome (efficacy endpoint) as measured by change from baseline in CGI-S scores was measured. The CGI-S is a measurement of the total severity of illness where one question is assessed. Responses range from 0 (not assessed) to 7 (most extremely ill).

    Time frame: Baseline through EOS (Day 113)

  10. Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)-Change

    Significant changes from baseline in C-SSRS scores were reported as adverse events. The C-SSRS is based on a categorization of thoughts and behavior that are identified as related to suicidal behavior. The scale captures the occurrence, severity and frequency of suicide related thoughts and behaviors throughout lifetime at screening and for the time interval since last administration during a study. Responses are indicated as yes (thought or behavior did occur) or no (thought or behavior did not occur). If a yes response is received, then follow up questions are asked. The outcome of the C-SSRS is a numerical score obtained from each of the categories. Scores can range from 0-25, indicating the intensity rating, and any score greater than 0 may indicate the need for mental health intervention. Higher scores indicate greater intensity (i.e. worse outcome).

    Time frame: Screening through EOS (Day 113)

  11. Safety as Measured by Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Scores

    Safety of treatment was measured by characterization of thoughts and behavior related to suicidal behavior. This was assessed by administration of the C-SSRS at designated visits. The scale captures the occurrence, severity and frequency of suicide related thoughts and behaviours throughout lifetime at screening and for the time interval since last administration during a study. Questions solicit the type of information needed to determine if a suicide-related thought or behavior occurred.

    Time frame: Screening through EOS (Day 113)

  12. Minimum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

    Minimum observed plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).

  13. Maximum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

    Maximum observed plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4)

  14. Percent Fluctuation in Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

    Plasma concentration variation of risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety over the dosing interval was measured by percent fluctuation after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4 at steady state.

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4)

  15. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve Over the Dosing Interval

    Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) was measured for risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety.

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).

  16. Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg) Over the Dosing Interval of Risperidone, 9-OH and Total Active Moiety

    Average plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4.

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).

  17. Trough Plasma Concentration

    Trough (pre-dose) plasma concentrations were measured for risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety for SC doses 1, 3 and 4

    Time frame: Calculated over the dosing interval (0-672 hours) after Dose 1, 3 or 4.

  18. Time to Occurrence of Maximum Concentration

    Time to maximal observed plasma concentration (Tmax) for risperidone, 9-OH, and total active moiety after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4.

    Time frame: Calculated over the overall dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).

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Results

Posted Jul 7, 2021

Participant flow

The study recruited participants from the community between June and December 2019. Participants were on a stable dose of 5 mg or 6 mg of oral risperidone daily; any daily or twice daily dosing combination was acceptable.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Started69
Stabilization period25
Treatment period23
Completed15
Not completed54
Withdrew: Adverse event1
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up1
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject6
Withdrew: Physician decision2
Withdrew: Did not pass screening criteria44

Outcome measures

PrimarySteady-state Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg,ss) of Risperidone and Total Active Moiety

Cavg,ss for risperidone and total active moiety after oral and SC administration

Time frame:
0-12 hours post-dose on Day -1, and 0-672 hours after Dose 3
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Steady-state Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg,ss) of Risperidone and Total Active Moiety
ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing5.150 ± 43.3
Risperidone after Dose 310.200 ± 65.3
Total active moiety after oral dosing43.730 ± 34.8
Total active moiety after Dose 344.049 ± 24.4
SecondaryAssessment of Local Injection Site Tolerability*

Injection site tolerability was measured by injection site grading for redness, induration, swelling and tenderness/pain. These were graded on a scale from 0 to 4 for severity (none, mild, moderate, severe and potentially life-threatening)

Time frame:
First injection at Day 1 until last injection administered at Day 85
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Assessment of Local Injection Site Tolerability*
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Dose 1 injection site pain grade — None22
Dose 1 injection site pain grade — Mild1
Dose 2 injection site pain grade — None19
Dose 2 injection site pain grade — Mild1
Dose 3 injection site pain grade — None16
Dose 3 injection site pain grade — Mild0
Dose 4 injection site pain grade — None15
Dose 4 injection site pain grade — Mild1
Dose 1 injection site tenderness grade — None21
Dose 1 injection site tenderness grade — Mild2
Dose 2 injection site tenderness grade — None18
Dose 2 injection site tenderness grade — Mild2
Dose 3 injection site tenderness grade — None15
Dose 3 injection site tenderness grade — Mild1
Dose 4 injection site tenderness grade — None13
Dose 4 injection site tenderness grade — Mild3
Dose 1 injection site erythema/redness grade — None22
Dose 1 injection site erythema/redness grade — Mild1
Dose 2 injection site erythema/redness grade — None20
Dose 2 injection site erythema/redness grade — Mild0
Dose 3 injection site erythema/redness grade — None16
Dose 3 injection site erythema/redness grade — Mild0
Dose 4 injection site erythema/redness grade — None16
Dose 4 injection site erythema/redness grade — Mild0
Dose 1 injection site induration/swelling grade — None23
Dose 1 injection site induration/swelling grade — Mild0
Dose 2 injection site induration/swelling grade — None20
Dose 2 injection site induration/swelling grade — Mild0
Dose 3 injection site induration/swelling grade — None15
Dose 3 injection site induration/swelling grade — Mild1
Dose 4 injection site induration/swelling grade — None14
Dose 4 injection site induration/swelling grade — Mild2
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Local Injection Site*

The injection site was evaluated for adverse events by observation and examination by appropriately trained personnel.

Time frame:
First injection at Day 1 until Day 120
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Local Injection Site*
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Local Injection Site*1
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Vital Signs

Vital sign measurement was performed, including orthostatic blood pressure, and clinically significant changes were reported as adverse events (AE). Vital sign measurement also included measurement of pulse rate, oral temperature and respiratory rate. Determination of whether the changes were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

Time frame:
Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Vital Signs
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Vital Signs1
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in ECG

ECGs were performed, and clinically significant changes in parameters were reported as adverse events (AE). ECGs were performed after 5 minutes of rest, and ECG parameters including QT interval, PR interval, QRS interval and heart rate was recorded. The ECG measurements were evaluated during the visit and determination of whether any abnormalities were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

Time frame:
Time participants sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in ECG
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in ECG0
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Body Weight

Body weight, with shoes off, was measured and clinically significant changes in weight was reported as adverse events (AE). Determination of whether the changes were AEs was made by the investigator or a medically qualified designee. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range and the subject was clinically stable, a specific diagnosis was established, or the condition otherwise explained.

Time frame:
Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Body Weight
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Body Weight1
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Laboratory Testing

Laboratory testing was performed by the local clinical laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and clinically significant changes from baseline were reported as AEs. Subjects were expected to fast for a minimum of 8 hours prior to blood draws for all laboratory assessments except at the screening visit. Prior to entering the study, any abnormal laboratory test results were to be considered not clinically significant. Any abnormal hematology, serum chemistry or urinalysis test result after study drug intake that was determined by the investigator or a medically qualified designee to be clinically significant was reported as an AE. If determined to be an AE, the measurement was repeated at appropriate intervals until the value returned to an acceptable range or it was determined that resolution was not expected.

Time frame:
Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until end of study (EOS) visit (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Laboratory Testing
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Changes in Laboratory Testing3
SecondaryThe Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) of Anti-psychotic Drug Treatment

Safety of treatment was measured by administration of symptom questionnaires including AIMS, Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS) and Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS), as well as by assessment by the investigator or suitably qualified medical designee. The AIMS is a tool that aids in early detection and ongoing monitoring of tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder. The BARS is a 4-item scale that detects the presence and severity of any drug-induced restlessness. The SAS is a 10-item scale used to detect the presence of drug-induced Parkinsonism (movement disorder seen in Parkinson's disease) and extrapyramidal side effects and evaluates symptom severity. Extrapyramidal symptoms include involuntary or uncontrollable movements, tremors, and muscle contractions.

Time frame:
Time subjects sign the informed consent form throughout the study until EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants With TEAEs as Assessed by Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) of Anti-psychotic Drug Treatment
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Akathisia1
Dyskinesia2
Parkinsonian gait1
Tremor1
SecondaryPositive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

Clinical outcome (efficacy endpoint) as measured by change from baseline in PANSS scores was measured. PANSS is a medical scale designed to measure schizophrenia symptom severity utilizing a 30 item, 7-point rating scheme. The PANSS Is scored by a summation of ratings across items, with a total potential range of 7-210; higher results indicate greater severity of illness. Only total score changes from baseline are reported here.

Time frame:
Baseline, defined as last assessment prior to first injection, through Day 113 (EOS)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
score on a scaleOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Total score change from baseline: Dose 1 Day 2-0.2 ± 3.52
Total score change from baseline: Dose 1 Day 80.9 ± 3.91
Total score change from baseline: Dose 1 Day 150.7 ± 4.81
Total score change from baseline: Dose 1 Day 22-0.4 ± 4.16
Total score change from baseline: Dose 2 Day 29-0.9 ± 5.05
Total score change from baseline: Dose 2 Day 50-0.5 ± 7.21
Total score change from baseline: Dose 3 Day 57-2.9 ± 4.92
Total score change from baseline: Dose 4 Day 85-0.9 ± 6.00
Total score change from baseline: Day 113-EOS1.6 ± 6.22
SecondaryClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness Scale (CGI-S)

Clinical outcome (efficacy endpoint) as measured by change from baseline in CGI-S scores was measured. The CGI-S is a measurement of the total severity of illness where one question is assessed. Responses range from 0 (not assessed) to 7 (most extremely ill).

Time frame:
Baseline through EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Clinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness Scale (CGI-S)
score on a scaleOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Change from baseline: Dose 1/Day 2-0.1 ± 0.29
Change from baseline: Dose 1/Day 80.0 ± 0.21
Change from baseline: Dose 1/Day 150.0 ± 0.38
Change from baseline: Dose 1/Day 220.0 ± 0.44
Change from baseline: Dose 2/Day 290.0 ± 0.44
Change from baseline: Dose 2/Day 500.0 ± 0.47
Change from baseline: Dose 3/Day 570.1 ± 0.44
Change from baseline: Dose 4/Day 850.1 ± 0.50
Change from baseline: EOS/Day 1130.0 ± 0.55
SecondaryColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)-Change

Significant changes from baseline in C-SSRS scores were reported as adverse events. The C-SSRS is based on a categorization of thoughts and behavior that are identified as related to suicidal behavior. The scale captures the occurrence, severity and frequency of suicide related thoughts and behaviors throughout lifetime at screening and for the time interval since last administration during a study. Responses are indicated as yes (thought or behavior did occur) or no (thought or behavior did not occur). If a yes response is received, then follow up questions are asked. The outcome of the C-SSRS is a numerical score obtained from each of the categories. Scores can range from 0-25, indicating the intensity rating, and any score greater than 0 may indicate the need for mental health intervention. Higher scores indicate greater intensity (i.e. worse outcome).

Time frame:
Screening through EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)-Change
score on a scaleOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Change in Maximum Suicidal Ideation at Dose 1/Day 80.0 ± 0.00
Change in Maximum Suicidal Ideation at EOS0.0 ± 0.00
Change in Suicidal Ideation Intensity Score at Dose 1/Day 80.0 ± 0.00
Change in Suicidal Ideation Intensity Score at EOS0.0 ± 0.00
Change in Maximum Suicidal Behavior at Dose 1/Day 80.0 ± 0.00
Change in Maximum Suicidal Behavior at EOS0.0 ± 0.00
SecondarySafety as Measured by Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Scores

Safety of treatment was measured by characterization of thoughts and behavior related to suicidal behavior. This was assessed by administration of the C-SSRS at designated visits. The scale captures the occurrence, severity and frequency of suicide related thoughts and behaviours throughout lifetime at screening and for the time interval since last administration during a study. Questions solicit the type of information needed to determine if a suicide-related thought or behavior occurred.

Time frame:
Screening through EOS (Day 113)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Safety as Measured by Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Scores
ParticipantsOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Any Suicidal Ideation - Lifetime — No15
Any Suicidal Ideation - Lifetime — Yes8
Any Suicidal Ideation - Past 6 months — No23
Any Suicidal Ideation - Past 6 months — Yes0
Any Suicidal Ideation - EOS — No14
Any Suicidal Ideation - EOS — Yes0
Any Suicidal Behavior - Lifetime — No17
Any Suicidal Behavior - Lifetime — Yes6
Any Suicidal Behavior - Past 6 months — No20
Any Suicidal Behavior - Past 6 months — Yes0
Any Suicidal Behavior - EOS — No14
Any Suicidal Behavior - EOS — Yes0
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - Lifetime — No15
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - Lifetime — Yes8
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - Past 6 months — No20
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - Past 6 months — Yes0
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - EOS — No14
Any Suicidal Ideation or Behavior - EOS — Yes0
SecondaryMinimum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

Minimum observed plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Minimum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval
ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing1.066 ± 89.0
Risperidone after Dose 13.017 ± 39.0
Risperidone after Dose 34.519 ± 48.1
Risperidone after Dose 45.020 ± 48.7
9-OH after oral dosing27.705 ± 41.7
9-OH after Dose 113.922 ± 63.6
9-OH after Dose 316.951 ± 41.6
9-OH after Dose 414.820 ± 46.3
Total active moiety after oral dosing28.329 ± 39.6
Total active moiety after Dose 117.852 ± 55.8
Total active moiety after Dose 322.250 ± 37.7
Total active moiety after Dose 422.063 ± 35.7
SecondaryMaximum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

Maximum observed plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4)
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Maximum Plasma Concentration Over the Dosing Interval
ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing14.052 ± 45.2
Risperidone after Dose 116.743 ± 57.1
Risperidone after Dose 318.635 ± 54.6
Risperidone after Dose 429.821 ± 65.1
9-OH after oral dosing45.464 ± 40.0
9-OH after Dose 145.285 ± 43.3
9-OH after Dose 356.476 ± 34.5
9-OH after Dose 452.240 ± 27.4
Total active moiety after oral dosing58.453 ± 33.5
Total active moiety after Dose 158.317 ± 38.4
Total active moiety after Dose 370.597 ± 30.7
Total active moiety after Dose 477.219 ± 32.5
SecondaryPercent Fluctuation in Concentration Over the Dosing Interval

Plasma concentration variation of risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety over the dosing interval was measured by percent fluctuation after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4 at steady state.

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4)
Reported as:
Geometric mean · percentage of fluctuation
Percent Fluctuation in Concentration Over the Dosing Interval
percentage of fluctuationOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing253.335 ± 33.6
Risperidone after Dose 1174.653 ± 35.4
Risperidone after Dose 3135.267 ± 19.6
Risperidone after Dose 4190.117 ± 66.7
9-OH after oral dosing46.787 ± 32.0
9-OH after Dose 1115.645 ± 48.1
9-OH after Dose 3115.286 ± 55.5
9-OH after Dose 4116.852 ± 44.7
Total active moiety after oral dosing71.468 ± 26.0
Total active moiety after Dose 1115.113 ± 29.2
Total active moiety after Dose 3106.210 ± 28.6
Total active moiety after Dose 4118.435 ± 34.5
SecondaryArea Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve Over the Dosing Interval

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) was measured for risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety.

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).
Reported as:
Geometric mean · hr*ng/mL
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve Over the Dosing Interval
hr*ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing60.354 ± 54.4
Risperidone after Dose 15021.191 ± 55.0
Risperidone after Dose 36854.855 ± 65.2
Risperidone after Dose 47762.268 ± 63.6
9-OH after oral dosing432.801 ± 38.4
9-OH after Dose 117615.97 ± 44.0
9-OH after Dose 322203.31 ± 28.9
9-OH after Dose 420527.19 ± 30.2
Total active moiety after oral dosing489.888 ± 34.0
Total active moiety after Dose 122955.74 ± 37.5
Total active moiety after Dose 329602.72 ± 24.4
Total active moiety after Dose 429217.83 ± 23.4
SecondaryAverage Plasma Concentration (Cavg) Over the Dosing Interval of Risperidone, 9-OH and Total Active Moiety

Average plasma concentration of risperidone, 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH) and total active moiety over the dosing interval after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4.

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg) Over the Dosing Interval of Risperidone, 9-OH and Total Active Moiety
ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing5.030 ± 54.4
Risperidone after Dose 17.454 ± 55.2
Risperidone after Dose 310.200 ± 65.3
Risperidone after Dose 411.618 ± 63.2
9-OH after oral dosing36.066 ± 38.4
9-OH after Dose 126.148 ± 44.0
9-OH after Dose 333.039 ± 28.8
9-OH after Dose 430.723 ± 31.3
Total active moiety after oral dosing40.823 ± 34.0
Total active moiety after Dose 134.077 ± 37.5
Total active moiety after Dose 344.049 ± 24.4
Total active moiety after Dose 443.729 ± 24.0
SecondaryTrough Plasma Concentration

Trough (pre-dose) plasma concentrations were measured for risperidone, 9-OH and total active moiety for SC doses 1, 3 and 4

Time frame:
Calculated over the dosing interval (0-672 hours) after Dose 1, 3 or 4.
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Trough Plasma Concentration
ng/mLOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after Dose 11.766 ± 117.9
Risperidone after dose 35.066 ± 48.0
Risperidone after Dose 44.966 ± 62.9
9-OH after dose 133.696 ± 37.9
9-OH after dose 320.326 ± 51.0
9-OH after dose 417.983 ± 39.2
Total active moiety after dose 135.553 ± 35.6
Total active moiety after dose 325.468 ± 43.0
Total active moiety after dose 423.125 ± 37.3
SecondaryTime to Occurrence of Maximum Concentration

Time to maximal observed plasma concentration (Tmax) for risperidone, 9-OH, and total active moiety after oral dosing and SC doses 1, 3 and 4.

Time frame:
Calculated over the overall dosing interval (0-12 hours on Day -1, or 0-672 hours after Dose 1, 3 or 4).
Reported as:
Median · hr
Time to Occurrence of Maximum Concentration
hrOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Risperidone after oral dosing1.0 (0.50 to 4.00)
Risperidone after Dose 1240.175 (4.03 to 576.23)
Risperidone after Dose 3143.865 (2.03 to 503.32)
Risperidone after Dose 412.050 (2.03 to 383.87)
9-OH after oral dosing1.990 (0.50 to 5.83)
9-OH after Dose 1204.515 (2.03 to 406.48)
9-OH after Dose 3182.535 (23.03 to 336.32)
9-OH after Dose 4118.120 (22.03 to 406.90)
Total active moiety after oral dosing1.010 (0.50 to 4.00)
Total active moiety after Dose 1239.665 (4.03 to 407.87)
Total active moiety after Dose 3182.535 (23.03 to 407.03)
Total active moiety after Dose 4192.100 (6.03 to 406.90)

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse event data was collected from the time of informed consent through the end of study for each subject, Day 120, a total of up to 146 days including the screening and dosing stabilization periods.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS0/23 (0%)1/23 (4.3%)9/23 (39.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
increase in liver enzymesHepatobiliary disorders1/23
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventOral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations3/23
blood prolactin increasedInvestigations2/23
decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders2/23
dyskinesiaNervous system disorders2/23
fallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/23
headacheNervous system disorders2/23

Baseline characteristics

The baseline number is the number of participants who received oral risperidone during the stabilization period and at least one PERSERIS injection. This equals the number of participants included in the safety and efficacy populations. There was one additional participant included in the PK population who had PK data from oral risperidone but did not receive PERSERIS and was not included in the safety population.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Mean53.3 ± 10.98
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Female9
Male14
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Hispanic or Latino3
Not Hispanic or Latino20
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American17
White5
More than one race0
Unknown or Not Reported0
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index(kg/m^2)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Mean28.49 ± 4.650
CYP2D6 Genotype
CYP2D6 Genotype(Participants)Oral Risperidone Followed by PERSERIS
Poor0
Intermediate0
Extensive23
Ultra-rapid0
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Study locations

1 site
  • Collaborative Neuroscience Network
    Garden Grove, California 92845, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Mar 14, 2019
  • Statistical analysis plan · Jul 14, 2020

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 7, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03978832
Lead sponsor
Indivior Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 7, 2019
Start date
Jun 28, 2019
Primary completion
May 12, 2020
Completion
May 12, 2020
Results posted
Jul 7, 2021
Last update
Jul 7, 2021

Study contacts

David Walling
principal investigator · Collaborative Neuroscience Network

Oversight

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