RecruitingPhase 2

ALTO-100 in Bipolar Disorder With Depression (BD-D)

United States200 participantsStarted 2024-10-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess antidepressant efficacy differences between ALTO-100 and placebo during the Double-Blind period in patients with bipolar disorder I or II with current major depressive episode, when used adjunctively to a mood stabilizer and/or atypical antipsychotic, related to patient characteristics. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and efficacy will be assessed in a subsequent open label treatment period.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of BD-I or BD-II as well as BD-D * At baseline, taking a mood stabilizer, lithium (LI) or lamotrigine (LMG) or valproic acid (VPA, any form) or combination of Li + LMG or Li + VPA and/or taking an approved atypical antipsychotic medication (olanzapine, quetiapine, lurasidone, risperidone, ziprasidone, cariprazine, aripiprazole, lumateperone, and asenapine) for at least 6 weeks with no dose modifications in the past 2 weeks * Willing to comply with all study assessments and procedures * Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding at time of enrollment or throughout study Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of unstable medical condition * Concurrent use of any prohibited medications or substance use disorder * Diagnosed psychotic disorder (other than mania or depression) * Current moderate or severe substance use disorder * Has a history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to ALTO-100 or any of its components/excipients * Concurrent or recent participation in another clinical trial for mental illness involving an investigational product or device

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To assess efficacy of ALTO-100 versus placebo on depression symptoms in bipolar disorder in a pre-defined subgroup of participants as measured by the mean change from Day 1 to Week 6 on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score

Timeframe: Change assessed from Day 1 to Week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06656416

SponsorAlto Neuroscience

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08

Contact for this trial

Alto Neuroscience

650-200-0412 clinical@altoneuroscience.com

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