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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder (BALSAM-2)
NCT06951711 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, inpatient study in participants with bipolar disorder experiencing an acute episode of mania or mania with mixed features. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of KarXT compared to placebo in treating symptoms of mania during a 3-week inpatient period. The duration of the study including screening, the double-blind inpatient treatment period and safety-follow-up is no more than seven weeks.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- DRUG KarXT
Study Locations (20)
Florida
- Local Institution - 0036 — Hialeah Gardens
- Behavioral Clinical Research — Hollywood
- LCC Medical Research Institute — Miami
- Innovative Clinical Research, Inc. — Miami Lakes
- South Florida Research Phase I-IV — Miami Springs
- Local Institution - 0019 — Tampa
- Health Synergy Clinical Research — West Palm Beach
California
- Proscience Research Group — Culver City
- Clinical Innovations, Inc. dba CITrials — Riverside
- Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC — Torrance
Arkansas
- Pillar Clinical Research- Little Rock — Little Rock
- Woodland Research Northwest — Rogers
Georgia
- Atlanta Center for Medical Research — Atlanta
- CenExel iResearch, LLC — Decatur
Illinois
- Local Institution - 0020 — Chicago
Maryland
- CBH Health — Gaithersburg
Mississippi
- Precise Research Centers — Flowood
Missouri
- Arch Clinical Trials — St Louis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 274 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11-02 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06951711
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06951711 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 274 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Bristol-Myers Squibb, which has 504 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Bipolar Disorder Type I With Mania or Mania With Mixed Features appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06951711 reports 20 study locations spanning 10 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, California, Arkansas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06951711 about?
NCT06951711 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder (BALSAM-2)". This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, inpatient study in participants with bipolar disorder experiencing an acute episode of mania or mania with mixed features. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of KarXT compared to placebo in tre...
What is the current status of trial NCT06951711?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 274 participants. The study started on 2025-06-13. Estimated completion is 2026-11-02.
What conditions does trial NCT06951711 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Bipolar Disorder Type I With Mania or Mania With Mixed Features. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06951711?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), KarXT (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06951711?
This trial is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, which has 504 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06951711 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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