A Study of a N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Analog (CYB004) in Participants with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Last updated: October 8, 2024
Sponsor: Cybin IRL Limited
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Depression

Panic Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Treatment

CYB004

Psychotherapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06051721
CYB004-002
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this proof-of-concept trial is to examine the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary clinical efficacy of CYB004 participants with GAD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged between 18 to 65 years, inclusive, at Screening.

  • Has a diagnosis of GAD (as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ofMental Disorders, 5th edition [DSM-V] of moderate to severe degree), establishedthrough a full psychiatric work up.

  • Has a BMI of 18 to 40.0 kg/m2, inclusive at Screening.

  • Has been on a stable dose of antidepressant/anxiolytic medication (no more than 50%change) in the last month prior to Screening and has had an inadequate response, asjudged by the Investigator.

  • Is willing to refrain from taking any benzodiazepines for 5 days or buspirone (orother 5- HT1A agonist) during the 24 hours preceding each dosing visit.

  • Provision of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with therequirements and restrictions listed in the consent form.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a primary DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis other than GAD within the past 6 monthsestablished through a full psychiatric work-up. A secondary diagnosis of MDD may bepermissible.

  • Current or previously diagnosed schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders,including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizotypal disorder,schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder or borderline personalitydisorder; current or previous history of psychosis or bipolar disorder.

  • Currently taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tricyclic antidepressant, trazadone,mirtazapine, or a mood stabilizer (including lithium) or has taken any of thesemedications in the last 3 weeks of trial participation.

  • Currently taking antipsychotic medication which are 5-HT2 antagonists or has takensuch medication in the last 3 weeks of trial participation.

  • Clinically significant risk of suicidality, as determined through a comprehensivepsychiatric interview.

  • Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical health interfering with the studyas determined by medical history and physical examinations obtained during Screeningas judged by the Investigator (including [but not limited to], neurological,endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renaldisorder).

  • Currently receiving treatment for hypertension or arrhythmia.

  • Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory results.

  • History or clinical evidence of any disease and/or existence of any surgical ormedical condition which might interfere with the absorption, distribution,metabolism or excretion of the study drug.

  • Any other concomitant disease or condition that could interfere with, or for whichthe treatment might interfere with the conduct of the trial, or that would, in theopinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the participant in thistrial.

  • Has a presence or relevant history of any organic brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy,seizure, intracranial hypertension, intracranial bleed and aneurysmal disease, braintumor or other medical conditions associated with seizures or convulsions).

  • Consumes excessive amounts of caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) or (methyl) xanthines (e.g., chocolate) based on the Investigator's determination anddiscretion.

  • Positive urine test for drugs of abuse or alcohol breath test at Screening or Day 1.A positive test for cannabinoids (e.g. marijuana) at Screening may not exclude aparticipant if after discussion with and evaluation by the Investigator, theparticipant agrees not to use any marijuana or other cannabinoid products during thestudy, and if allowed to participate, the participant must test negative forcannabinoids on Day 1 and Day 22.

  • Has participated in a clinical trial and has received a medication or a new chemicalentity within 3 months prior to dosing of current study medication.

  • Known sensitivity to DMT or ayahuasca.

  • Is taking a prescription medicine (except for stable chronic dose ofantidepressant/anxiolytic medication(s), sedatives/hypnotics, and hormonalcontraceptives or hormonal replacement medications, if applicable), certain herbalsupplements (to be reviewed by the Investigator), or over-the-counter (OTC) medicineduring the 28 days before dosing.

  • Is taking or has taken over the counter (OTC) doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan or StJohn's Wort within 28 days prior to receiving the study drug.

  • Donation of blood or plasma of >400 mL within 1 month prior to first dosing until 4weeks after final dosing.

  • For participants capable of producing sperm: Is not willing to abstain from spermdonation between first dosing and 3 months after final dosing.

  • For participants capable: Is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive.

  • Not fluent in the English language.

  • Other eligibility considerations (i.e., participant personal circumstances,behavior, and/or any current problem that might interfere with participation or thatis incompatible with establishment of rapport or safe exposure to the study drug),as judged by the Investigator.

Study Design

Total Participants: 36
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: CYB004
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
May 10, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Innovative Clinical Research, Inc.

    Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • CenExel ACMR

    Atlanta, Georgia 30331
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • iResearch Atlanta

    Decatur, Georgia 30330
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cedar Clinical Research

    Murray, Utah 84107
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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