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Safety and Tolerability Study of VVZ-2471 in Healthy Volunteers (NCT07531316)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this study is to do follow-up testing on the safety and tolerability of an experimental (not FDA approved) medication. This study is seeking non-illicit drug using adults to test the medication. Results of this study will help us to develop future studies to test the medication with people who use substances. This research is supported by and included in the NIH HEAL Initiative (https://heal.nih.gov/).

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (18 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (11 items).

Location: VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded: Psychiatric \& Substance Use
  • Psychosis and bipolar disorder: Any lifetime history of psychosis or bipolar disorder.
  • Current Psychiatric Disorder: Current or recent (within the last year) DSM-5 diagnosis of any other psychiatric disorder that would make study participation unsafe, including but not limited to depressive disorders, trauma- or stress related disorders, and anxiety disorders that in the opinion of the investigator would make study participation unsafe.
  • Substance Use Disorder: Current DSM-5 diagnosis (any severity) of an alcohol or drug use disorder, or use of illicit/non-prescribed substances within the last 12 months. o Note: Tobacco use disorder is not considered exclusionary.
  • Suicidality: Current or recent suicidal or homicidal ideation (C-SSRS "yes" answers on any questions) or a history of suicide attempt within the past 12 months. Medical \& Neurological
  • Neurological Disorders: History of neurological disorders including epilepsy or a family history of epilepsy, intractable/complicated migraine syndromes, cluster headache syndrome, extrapyramidal/pyramidal disorders, cerebrovascular, or degenerative disorders.
  • Seizure History: Any lifetime history of seizure.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Lifetime history of brain injury with loss of consciousness \> 30 minutes, Past-year brain injury with loss of consciousness \< 30 minutes.
  • Cardiovascular Conditions: History of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, sick sinus syndrome, second or third-degree AV block, myocardial infarction, pulmonary congestion, symptomatic/significant cardiac arrhythmia, or clinically significant abnormal conduction on baseline ECG.
  • Bleeding \& Coagulation: Recent history (within 6 months) of clinically significant bleeding; or history of intracranial hemorrhage, subdural/epidural hematoma, hemorrhagic stroke, AVM, or bleeding diatheses.
  • Systemic Disease: History of malignancy (cancer), or significant respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, urological, reproductive, endocrine, dermatological, or metabolic disorders.11. Liver/Pancreas: Pancreatic or liver disease that currently requires medical treatment. 12\. Positive HIV, HCV or HBC test results indicative of HIV infection or active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. Medications \& Interactions 13. CYP3A4 Interactions: Currently taking prescription/OTC drugs or supplements known to significantly inhibit CYP3A4 (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole, ritonavir, grapefruit juice) or induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenobarbital, rifampicin, St. John's Wort). 14\. CNS Active Medications: Currently taking a 5-HT2AR or mGluR5 antagonist or other CNS active medications that may increase risk as deemed by the PI or designee (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, opioids, CGRP antagonists, triptans, ergotamines, or anxiolytics). 15\. Study Drug History: Any previous medically adverse reaction to a 5-HT2AR or mGluR5 antagonist. 16\. Concurrent Trials: Participation in another clinical trial with study medication administration within 30 days prior to first dosing. Other 17. General Safety: Any current, uncontrolled clinically significant medical condition that would make study participation unsafe, as deemed by the PI or designee.

๐Ÿ” Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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