Recruiting
Phase 3

Centanafadine

Sponsor:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Code:

NCT07759154

Conditions

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Emotional Dysregulation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 65

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Centanafadine XR

Study Details

Brief summary:

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of centanafadine once daily (QD) extended-release (XR) capsules in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional dysregulation (ED).

Conditions

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Emotional Dysregulation

Study ID

NCT07759154

Start date

Sep 1, 2026

Status verified date

Sep, 2026

Completion date

May 27, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

May 27, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 65

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria

1. Primary diagnosis of ADHD per the Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale (ACDS).
2. Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) total score of ≥ 28 at baseline.
3. Symptoms of ED as determined by the WRAADDS-ED subscale score ≥ 7 at baseline.
4. CGI-S-ADHD rating ≥ 4 (at least moderate severity) at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar and related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, borderline and antisocial personality disorders, neurocognitive disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability.
2. DSM-5 criteria for a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, any substance use disorder, untreated/unstable obstructive sleep apnea, eating disorders, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
3. Any other current DSM-5 comorbid psychiatric disorder identified by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) or any medical condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, could be expected to require treatment with medications prohibited in this trial that cannot be safely discontinued with completion of an appropriate washout, could confound efficacy or safety assessments, or be the primary driver of ED.
4. Presence of an unstable or uncontrolled medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could pose a safety risk to the participant or could manifest with psychiatric symptoms (eg, thyroid disease).
5. In the clinical opinion of the investigator, the participant has not derived significant therapeutic benefit from 2 or more ADHD therapies of 2 different classes (eg, amphetamine and methylphenidate, or amphetamine and atomoxetine) given with an acceptable dose and duration during adulthood (aged 18 years or older).
6. Current use of prohibited psychotropic medications that cannot be discontinued within 7 to 28 days prior to enrollment.
7. Any disorder that is the primary focus of treatment other than ADHD.
8. Evidence of current substance use disorder or history in the past 12 months.
9. History of any prior exposure to centanafadine.
10. Participated in other clinical trials involving investigational drugs within 180 days prior to screening or participated in more than 2 interventional clinical trials involving investigational drugs within the past year.
11. Have an allergy to the IMP or any component of the IMP.

Note: Other protocol-specified inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Study Design

Enrollment

80 participants

Anticipated

Intervention Model

Single group

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Centanafadine XR

Participants will receive centanafadine XR capsule 328.8 milligrams (mg), orally, QD, for 8 weeks.

Interventions

Centanafadine XR

Oral capsules

Primary outcome measure

  • Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the Wender-Reimherr Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (WRAADDS) Total Score [ Time Frame: Baseline up to Week 8 ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Locations

Nola Research Works

Recruiting

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70125

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Hebert

Center for Emotional Fitness

Recruiting

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States, 08002

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Corcoran

Summit Research Network

Recruiting

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97210

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Essink

Donald J. Garcia, Jr, MD, PA

Recruiting

Austin, Texas, United States, 78737

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Garcia

Houston Clinical Trials LLC

Recruiting

Bellaire, Texas, United States, 77401

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Katic

More Information

Sponsor

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Last update posted

Sep 14, 2026

Last verified

Sep, 2026

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • ED

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-15. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. on 2026-09-14.