Recruiting
Phase 3

Elismetrep

Sponsor:

Kallyope Inc.

Code:

NCT07645924

Conditions

Migraine

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 70+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Elismetrep

Placebo

Study Details

Brief summary:

This is a double-blind, randomized, multicenter, outpatient evaluation of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of elismetrep, as compared with placebo, in the acute treatment of migraine.

Conditions

Migraine

Study ID

NCT07645924

Start date

Jul 1, 2026

Status verified date

Aug, 2026

Completion date

Feb, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Feb, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 70+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Be a male or female, age 18 to 75 years, inclusive, at the time of signing informed consent. 2. Has greater than a one-year history of migraine with or without aura as defined by International Headache Society criteria 1.1 and 1.2 and his/her migraines typically last between 4 to 72 hours, if untreated. 3. Has had ≥2 and ≤10 moderate or severe migraine attacks per month in each of the 2 months prior to screening (Visit 1). 4. Meet the following requirements:

a. Is a male OR b. Is a female who is of non-childbearing potential defined by at least one of the following criteria: i. Postmenopausal as defined by one of the following:

1. A minimum of 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea or
2. A minimum of 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea with a screening serum follicle-stimulating hormone level > 40 mIU/mL or
3. At least 6 weeks post bilateral oophorectomy (with or without hysterectomy). OR ii. Post hysterectomy or bilateral salpingectomy, based on the participant's recall of their medical history OR c. Is a female of reproductive potential and: i. Agrees to remain abstinent from heterosexual activity OR ii. Agrees to use (or have their partner use) a birth control method that is acceptable from the first dose of study drug until the End of Study visit.

Acceptable methods of birth control are:

1. Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, or transdermal).
2. Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral; injectable; or implantable).
3. Intrauterine device (IUD);
4. Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS);
5. Bilateral tubal occlusion;
6. Vasectomized partner;
7. Progestogen-only oral hormonal contraception, where inhibition of ovulation is not the primary mode of action;
8. Male or female condom with or without spermicide;
9. Cap, diaphragm or sponge with spermicide; a combination of male condom with either cap, diaphragm or sponge with spermicide (double barrier methods).

5\. Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study by giving written informed consent. 6. Is able to read, understand and complete the study questionnaires and eDiary. 7. Be willing and able to comply with the study schedule of visits, all trial procedures and restrictions. 8. Be willing to use their own personal, qualified smartphone to download study specific eDiary applications for use during the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants are excluded from the trial if any of the following criteria apply:

1. Is a female who is pregnant, breast-feeding, or intends to become pregnant during the planned course of the trial.

Migraine history-related
2. Has difficulty distinguishing his/her migraine attacks from tension-type headaches.
3. Has a history of predominantly mild migraine attacks or migraines that usually resolve spontaneously in less than 2 hours.
4. Has more than 15 headache-days per month or has taken medication for acute headache on more than 10 days per month in any of the 3 months prior to screening (Visit 1).
5. Has brainstem (also known as basilar-type) or hemiplegic migraine headache, or retinal migraine.
6. Was >50 years old at age of first migraine onset.
7. Is taking migraine prophylactic medication where the prescribed dose has changed during the 3 months prior to screening (Visit 1) or anticipates any change during the study. Any withdrawal of preventive medications for the treatment of migraine should be completed at least 30 days prior to screening.

Medical history related
8. Has, in the opinion of the investigator, other confounding pain syndromes, psychiatric conditions such as uncontrolled major depression, history of psychosis, dementia, or significant neurological disorders other than migraine \[Patients who are currently being treated with non-prohibited medication for depression and symptoms are well controlled, in the opinion of the investigator, are eligible to participate in this study\].
9. Is at imminent risk of self-harm, based on clinical interview and responses on the Columbia Suicidality Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), or of harm to others in the opinion of the investigator. Patients must be excluded if they report suicidal ideation with intent, with or without a plan (i.e., Type 4 or 5 on the C-SSRS) in the past 2 months or suicidal behavior in the past 6 months.
10. Has a recent history (within the past 3 years of the screening visit) or current diagnosis or evidence of endocrine, hematological, immunological (including Sjogren's syndrome), renal, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, biliary, or genitourinary abnormalities or diseases or hepatic impairment that, per the investigator's judgement, may jeopardize the subject's safety or compliance with the protocol, or otherwise interfere with interpretation of efficacy and/or safety results.
11. Has a history of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to screening. Basal and squamous cell skin cancer and any carcinoma in-situ are allowed if they have received treatment and follow-up consistent with local standard of care.
12. Has a history with current evidence of uncontrolled, unstable or recently diagnosed cardiovascular disease, such as ischemic heart disease, coronary artery vasospasm, and cerebral ischemia. Patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiac surgery, stroke or transient ischemic attack during the 6 months prior to screening.
13. Has a history of human immunodeficiency virus disease.
14. Has a history of gastric or small intestinal surgery (including gastric bypass surgery or banding but not including cholecystectomy or appendectomy) or has a disease that causes malabsorption or may otherwise alter the absorption of orally administered drugs (e.g. upper gastrointestinal dysmotility).

Laboratory, vital sign, and electrocardiogram related
15. Has a positive test result at screening for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C virus antibody.
16. Has a screening estimated glomerular filtration rate estimated with the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation of <30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
17. Has a screening result for alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase of >2.0 X upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin >1.5 X ULN at the Screening visit. Note: An isolated bilirubin >1.5 X ULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin is within the laboratory normal range.
18. Has a mean value for triplicate corrected QT interval to Fridericia's formula (QTcF) >450 ms for males and >470 ms for females at screening.
19. Has a mean value for triplicate seated systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure >95 mmHg measured after at least 5 minutes at rest at the Screening Visit. Note: If a participant's blood pressure is exclusionary on the first triplicate assessment at the Screening Visit, they may have one repeat triplicate blood pressure assessment at that visit after another rest of at least 10 minutes.

Medication use and substance abuse related
20. Has known history of or suspected abuse of alcohol or recreational drugs at Screening.
21. Has use of soft drugs (such as marijuana or any substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol \[THC\] or cannabidiol \[CBD\] within 3 months prior to screening, or hard drugs (such as cocaine, illicit narcotics/opiates) within 6 months prior to screening.
22. Has a positive drug screen at screening. Note:

1. If benzodiazepines are detected on the drug screen, this is not exclusionary if they are prescribed a benzodiazepine for a therapeutic purpose (e.g., for insomnia) and confirmatory documentation is obtained from the prescribing physician.
2. If amphetamines are detected on the drug screen, this is not exclusionary if the participant is taking a stimulant medication for a therapeutic purpose (e.g., Adderall for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), confirmatory documentation is obtained from the prescribing physician, and the stimulant medication in question is known to be detected as amphetamine on the drug screen being used.
23. Is currently in violation of study requirements for prohibited and permissible concomitant medications or treatments (not already specified in other criteria) or is anticipated to violate these requirements during study participation (detailed in the protocol). Note: Any use of the following within 8 weeks of the screening visit, or anticipated use at any point during study participation are exclusionary:

1. Devices for the acute and/or preventative treatment of headache (migraine and/or other type of headache)
2. Nerve blocks and/or trigger point injections for the acute and/or preventative treatment of headache (migraine and/or other type of headache).
24. Has any use of prescription opiate medications within 14 days of screening or any anticipated/potential use of opiates during study participation.
25. Has a history of use of ergotamine medications ≥10 days per month on a regular basis for ≥3 months prior to screening.
26. Has a history of non-narcotic analgesic intake ≥15 days per month for ≥3 months prior to screening.

Other
27. Has known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial product(s) or related products.
28. Has a history of multiple significant and/or any severe allergies (e.g., food, drug, latex allergy) or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerance to prescription or nonprescription drugs or food.
29. Has any surgery scheduled for the duration of the trial.
30. Has a screening hemoglobin <11.0 g/dL (males) or <10.0 g/dL (females) or has a known hemoglobinopathy (e.g., sickle cell anemia, hemolytic anemia).
31. Has previous participation in this trial. Participation is defined as signed informed consent.
32. Has participated in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational biological medicinal product (e.g., antibody therapy) within 90 days of screening or has participated in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational small molecule medicinal product within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of screening or ever signed an informed consent for Study K-304 P004. Note: Patients may not be screened at more than one trial site for this study.
33. Has any other disorder, unwillingness or inability, not covered by any of the other exclusion criteria, which in the investigator's opinion, might jeopardize the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol, or otherwise interfere with interpretation of efficacy and/or safety results.
34. Is an employee or immediate family member (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling) of the Sponsor or study site.

Study Design

Enrollment

1800 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Elismetrep 10 mg

experimental: Elismetrep 20 mg

placebo comparator: Placebo

Interventions

Elismetrep

Administered orally

Placebo

Administered orally

Primary outcome measure

  • Pain freedom at 2 hours post-dose [ Time Frame: Two hours post-dose ]
  • Freedom from most bothersome symptoms (MBS) at 2 hours post-dose [ Time Frame: Two hours post-dose ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Locations

Central Research Associates, LLC (CRA) dba Flourish Research

Recruiting

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205

Contacts

AMR Mobile

Recruiting

Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36608

Contacts

TrialSphere

Recruiting

Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85286

Contacts

Arkansas Clinical Research

Recruiting

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205

Contacts

Axiom Research, LLC

Recruiting

Colton, California, United States, 92324

Contacts

ProScience Research Group

Recruiting

Culver City, California, United States, 90230

Contacts

Leading Edge Research LA, LLC

Recruiting

Encino, California, United States, 91316

Contacts

Axiom Research, Orange County

Recruiting

Irvine, California, United States, 92604

Contacts

Downtown L.A. Research Center, Inc.

Recruiting

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90017

Contacts

Clinical Research Institute

Recruiting

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Contacts

M3 Wake Research - Mission Mental Health (WR-MMH)

Recruiting

Mission Viejo, California, United States, 92691

Contacts

Excell Research

Recruiting

Oceanside, California, United States, 92056

Contacts

Empire Clinical Research

Recruiting

Pomona, California, United States, 91767

Contacts

The Neurology Group

Recruiting

Pomona, California, United States, 91767

Contacts

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research

Recruiting

Riverside, California, United States, 92503

Contacts

Acclaim Clinical Research

Recruiting

San Diego, California, United States, 92120

Contacts

CenExel Sherman Oaks CA (California Neuroscience Research)

Recruiting

Sherman Oaks, California, United States, 91403

Contacts

Encompass Clinical Research

Recruiting

Spring Valley, California, United States, 91978

Contacts

Sunwise Clinical Research

Recruiting

Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94596

Contacts

Diablo Clinical Research

Recruiting

Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598

Contacts

Kinetic Clinical Research

Recruiting

West Covina, California, United States, 91790

Contacts

Focus Clinical Research

Recruiting

West Hills, California, United States, 91307

Contacts

IMMUNOe Research Centers

Recruiting

Centennial, Colorado, United States, 80112

Contacts

MCB Clinical Research Centers

Recruiting

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80910

Contacts

Advanced Neurosciences Research

Recruiting

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80528

Contacts

Chase Medical Research, LLC

Recruiting

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States, 06708

Contacts

DelRicht Research

Recruiting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329

Contacts

Drug Studies America

Recruiting

Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30060

Contacts

Sleep Care Research Institute d/b/a Clinical Research Atlanta-Stockbridge

Recruiting

Stockbridge, Georgia, United States, 30281

Contacts

Cedar Crosse Research Center

Recruiting

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

Contacts

Chicago Headache Center & Research Institute

Recruiting

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60657

Contacts

Healthcare Research Network II, LLC

Recruiting

Flossmoor, Illinois, United States, 60477

Contacts

Chicago Headache Center & Research Institute

Recruiting

Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60563

Contacts

Integrated Clinical Trials Solution

Recruiting

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265

Contacts

Collective Medical Research

Recruiting

Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66212

Contacts

Clinical Associates Midwest, LLC

Recruiting

Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66214

Contacts

Heartland Research Associates, LLC - An AMR Company

Recruiting

Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67207

Contacts

Physicians to Children & Adolescents, PSC (Kentucky Pediatric / Adult Research)

Recruiting

Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004

Contacts

AMR Clinical - Lexington

Recruiting

Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40509

Contacts

CTI Clinical Research Center

Recruiting

Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 45212

Contacts

Crescent City Headache & Neurology Center

Recruiting

Chalmette, Louisiana, United States, 70043

Contacts

DelRicht Research

Recruiting

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115

Contacts

Headlands Research - PharmaSite

Recruiting

Pikesville, Maryland, United States, 21208

Contacts

Boston Clinical Trials - Alcanza

Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02131

Contacts

MedVadis Research Corporation, LLC

Recruiting

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02451

Contacts

Michigan Headache Pain & Neurological Institute

Recruiting

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48104

Contacts

Clinical Research Institute

Recruiting

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55402

Contacts

DelRicht Research

Recruiting

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39503

Contacts

Proven Endpoints

Recruiting

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States, 39157

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StudyMetrix Research

Recruiting

City of Saint Peters, Missouri, United States, 63303

Contacts

Healthcare Research Network

Recruiting

Hazelwood, Missouri, United States, 63042

Contacts

AMR Clinical - Kansas City

Recruiting

Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64114

Contacts

Clinvest Headlands LLC

Recruiting

Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65807

Contacts

Sundance Clinical Research

Recruiting

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63141

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IMA Clinical Research - Las Vegas

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89102

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Excel Clinical Research

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89109

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Wake Research Las Vegas Rainbow

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89118

Contacts

AMR Clinical - Las Vegas

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

Contacts

Redbird Research

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

Contacts

Las Vegas Clinical Trials

Recruiting

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89030

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Advanced Research Institute - Reno

Recruiting

Reno, Nevada, United States, 89511

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Albuquerque Clinical Trials

Recruiting

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87102

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Dent Neuro Institute, Buffalo

Recruiting

Amherst, New York, United States, 14226

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SPRI Clinical Trials, LLC

Recruiting

Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11235

Contacts

True North Neurology

Recruiting

Commack, New York, United States, 11725

Contacts

Central New York Clinical Research

Recruiting

Manlius, New York, United States, 13104

Contacts

Fieve Clinical Research, Inc

Recruiting

New York, New York, United States, 10017

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Rochester Clinical Research

Recruiting

Rochester, New York, United States, 14609

Contacts

Upstate Clinical Research Associates

Recruiting

Williamsville, New York, United States, 14221

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OnSite Clinical Solutions

Recruiting

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28277

Contacts

Guildford Neurologic Research Partners, LLC

Recruiting

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, 27405

Contacts

Headache Wellness Center

Recruiting

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, 27405

Contacts

Eximia Research - NC, LLC

Recruiting

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27607

Contacts

Carolina Research Center, Inc

Recruiting

Shelby, North Carolina, United States, 28150

Contacts

Hometown Research

Recruiting

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43228

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Hometown Research

Recruiting

Milford, Ohio, United States, 45150

Contacts

CincyScience

Recruiting

West Chester, Ohio, United States, 45069

Contacts

OK Clinical Research, LLC

Recruiting

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, 73034

Contacts

Hightower Clinical

Recruiting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73102

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DelRicht Research

Recruiting

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74133

Contacts

Tekton Research, Inc.

Recruiting

Yukon, Oklahoma, United States, 73099

Contacts

Summit Research Network

Recruiting

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97210

Contacts

Advanced Research Institute - Portland

Recruiting

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97223

Contacts

Lehigh Center for Clinical Research

Recruiting

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103

Contacts

Clinical Research Philadelphia

Recruiting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19114

Contacts

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.

Recruiting

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15236

Contacts

Frontier Clinical Research, LLC

Recruiting

Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States, 15683

Contacts

Frontier Clinical Research, LLC

Recruiting

Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States, 15478

Contacts

Coastal Carolina Research Center

Recruiting

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405

Contacts

WR-ClinSearch, LLC

Recruiting

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37421

Contacts

Access Clinical Trials, Inc

Recruiting

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203

Contacts

Clinical Research Associates, Inc.

Recruiting

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203

Contacts

FutureSearch Trials of Neurology

Recruiting

Austin, Texas, United States, 78731

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Tekton Research

Recruiting

Austin, Texas, United States, 78745

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APD Clinical Research

Recruiting

Cypress, Texas, United States, 77372

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Horizon Clinical Research and Gill Neuroscience

Recruiting

Cypress, Texas, United States, 77429

Contacts

FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, LP

Recruiting

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75251

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Victorium Clinical Research

Recruiting

Houston, Texas, United States, 77024

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DM Clinical Research

Recruiting

Houston, Texas, United States, 77081

Contacts

GMG Clinical Research, LLC dba Radiance Clinical Research

Recruiting

Lampasas, Texas, United States, 76550

Contacts

Aim Trials, LLC

Recruiting

Plano, Texas, United States, 75093

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Clinpoint Trials

Recruiting

Waxahachie, Texas, United States, 75165

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Pantheon Clinical Research

Recruiting

Bountiful, Utah, United States, 84010

Contacts

J. Lewis Research, Inc. / Foothill Family Clinic Draper

Recruiting

Draper, Utah, United States, 84020

Contacts

Advanced Research Institute

Recruiting

Ogden, Utah, United States, 84405

Contacts

Granger Medical Clinic

Recruiting

Riverton, Utah, United States, 84096

Contacts

J. Lewis Research, Inc. / Foothill Family Clinic

Recruiting

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84109

Contacts

J. Lewis Research, Inc. / Foothill Family Clinic

Recruiting

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84121

Contacts

Health Research of Hampton Roads, Inc. (HRHR)

Recruiting

Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23606

Contacts

AMR Clinical - Norfolk

Recruiting

Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23502

Contacts

Seattle Clinical Research Center

Recruiting

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104

Contacts

Frontier Clinical Research

Recruiting

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26505

Contacts

Clinical Investigation Specialists, Inc.

Recruiting

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 53144

Contacts

More Information

Sponsor

Kallyope Inc.

Last update posted

Aug 20, 2026

Last verified

Aug, 2026

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-08. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Kallyope Inc. on 2026-08-20.