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SchizophreniaPhase 2/3NCT01626872

Long-Term Study of MP-214 in Patients With Schizophrenia

A Phase 2/3 study testing MP-214 3mg, MP-214 6mg and MP-214 9mg in people with Schizophrenia, run by Tanabe Pharma Corporation at 3 sites in 3 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of MP-214 in patients with schizophrenia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Schizophrenia
What is being tested?
MP-214 3mg, MP-214 6mg and MP-214 9mg
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
254 participants
Where
3 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
Sep 2012to Oct 2016
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Written informed consent obtained from the patient before the completion of Study A002-A4
  • Patients who have completed the A002-A4 study

Who cannot join

  • Patients who are experiencing ongoing, uncontrolled, clinically significant adverse events (AEs), as judged by the investigator (or subinvestigator)
  • The information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 3 countries.

3 sites in 3 countries

Japan1 site
  • Study site

    Sapporo, Hokkaido

Other trials in Japan

South Korea1 site
  • Study site

    Seoul

Other trials in South Korea

Taiwan1 site
  • Study site

    Taipei

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Official title: Long-Term Extension Study of MP-214 in Patients With Schizophrenia

The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of MP-214 in patients with schizophrenia.

Conditions
Schizophrenia
Being tested
MP-214 3mg, MP-214 6mg, MP-214 9mg, Risperidone 4mg
Keywords
Schizophrenia, Antipsychotic Agents, Mental Disorder, Psychotropic Drugs, Dopamine Agents, Risperidone, Central Nervous System Agents
Medical subject headings
Schizophrenia, Mental Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MP-214 3mgDrug

    In the double-blind period (before Week 6), participants continue in the same arm they were on in core trial A002-A4 (except placebo arm starts 3mg or 6mg of MP-214). In the open-label period (after Week 6), patients will be rerandomized to 3mg or 6mg of MP-214. After the fourth week of the open-label treatment period, they will be received MP-214 at flexible doses (3mg or 6mg or 9mg).

  • MP-214 6mgDrug

    In the double-blind period (before Week 6), participants continue in the same arm they were on in core trial A002-A4 (except placebo arm starts 3mg or 6mg of MP-214). In the open-label period (after Week 6), patients will be rerandomized to 3mg or 6mg of MP-214. After the fourth week of the open-label treatment period, they will be received MP-214 at flexible doses (3mg or 6mg or 9mg).

  • MP-214 9mgDrug

    In the double-blind period (before Week 6), participants continue in the same arm they were on in core trial A002-A4 (except placebo arm starts 3mg or 6mg of MP-214). In the open-label period (after Week 6), patients will be rerandomized to 3mg or 6mg of MP-214. After the fourth week of the open-label treatment period, they will be received MP-214 at flexible doses (3mg or 6mg or 9mg).

  • Risperidone 4mgDrug

    In the double-blind period (before Week 6), participants continue in the same arm they were on in core trial A002-A4. In the open-label period (after Week 6), patients will be rerandomized to 3mg or 6mg of MP-214. After the fourth week of the open-label treatment period, they will be received MP-214 at flexible doses (3mg or 6mg or 9mg).

Study groups in NCT01626872
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MP-214 3mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MP-214 3mg
MP-214 6mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MP-214 6mg
MP-214 9mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MP-214 9mg
Risperidone 4mgActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Risperidone 4mg

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability

    The Numbers show Subjects with at least one Adverse Event

    Measured: Up to 60 weeks (Treatment Period (48 weeks) and Follow-up Period (12 weeks))

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jun 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2012
  3. Primary completionOct 2016
  4. Study completionOct 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
254 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01626872
Sponsor's protocol ID
A002-A5
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
19 Jun 2012
Last updated
5 Jan 2026

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing MP-214 3mg, MP-214 6mg and MP-214 9mg in people with Schizophrenia, run by Tanabe Pharma Corporation at 3 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 12 Apr 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability (time frame: Up to 60 weeks (Treatment Period (48 weeks) and Follow-up Period (12 weeks))). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Jan 2026.

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