Clinical Trials

The clinical trial landscape for lumateperone includes a clinical trial focused on neuropsychiatric indications. Sponsored by Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc., this completed Phase I study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and single ascending dose pharmacokinetics of a subcutaneous injection of lumateperone in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Overall, this early-phase clinical effort establishes essential pharmacokinetic parameters to support alternative, injectable therapeutic delivery.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04709224 Completed
Schizophrenia
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.
2020-12-30 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lumateperone acts as a potent antagonist of the 5-HT2A receptor with a Ki of 0.54 nM, selectively inhibiting serotonin-mediated downstream signaling cascades and modulating neurotransmitter signaling within central neural pathways. This targeted receptor antagonism regulates monoaminergic pathway activity and neuronal excitability, providing clinical relevance for attenuated psychosis and symptom control in schizophrenia.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.