BPL-003
DrugA single dose administered intranasally
NCT Number: NCT05674929
An open-label, Phase 2a study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamic effects of a single intranasal dose of BPL-003 combined with relapse prevention psychological support, to explore the potential effects on alcohol use and related symptoms in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder.
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Notify Me18 year–64 year
All sexes
Interventional
Phase 2
Clerkenwell Health, London, United Kingdom
Approximately 12 eligible participants will be receive a single dose of BPL-003, given intranasally, with 12 weeks of follow-up assessments. Psychological support will be given before, during and after dosing
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
A single dose administered intranasally
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
The number (%) of participants with at least one treatment-emergent adverse event is presented. More detailed information is provided in the dedicated 'Adverse Events' section
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
The number (%) of participants with any clinically significant abnormal laboratory tests (routine haematology, clinical chemistry and coagulation) is presented
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
The number (%) of participants with any clinically significant abnormal vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate and temperature) result is presented
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
The C-SSRS was performed at screening, on Day 0 (dosing day), and on Days 1, 7, and 84 post-dose. Participants were counted if they answered 'yes' to any question. At baseline, the C-SSRS assessed the worst-point suicidal ideation experienced during the participant's lifetime. Beyond baseline, suicidal ideation and behaviour since last visit was assessed.
Time frame: 1 Day
The RDQ was a brief assessment scale to ensure that ahead of discharge after BPL-003 dosing, participants:
Readiness for discharge was assessed at 90 minutes post-dose and then every 30 minutes until the participant was deemed ready for discharge (eg, the answer was 'yes' to all of the above items).
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
The occurrence and (if applicable) frequency, emotional valence, and functional impact of any reactivation events was determined. To determine if reactivation had occurred, participants were asked if they had any flashbacks or recurrence of any effects of the study drug experience.
Time frame: 1 Day
The MEQ-30 was performed to assess the extent of a participant's mystical experience after receiving BPL-003 on Day 0 (dosing day). The questionnaire comprises a list of 30 phenomena, with subscales to measure mystical, positive mood, transcendence of space and time, and ineffability factors, measured on a 0 to 5 scale (0=none; not at all to 5=extreme). A 'total MEQ-30 score' was calculated for each participant as the average of all their responses. The total MEQ-30 score is presented. The higher the score, the greater the mystical experience. A total score of ≥3 was considered to be a significant mystical experience.
Time frame: 1 Day
The EDI was performed to assess the extent of a participant's dissolution of ego after receiving BPL-003 on Day 0 (dosing day). The inventory comprises 8 statements. Participants rated their agreement to each statement by marking on a visual analogue scale from 0 ("no, not more than usually") to 100 ("yes, entirely or completely"). Higher scores are indicative of more intense ego dissolution. In practice, this means participants with higher scores could have a reduced sense of having a distinct, separate self; greater feelings of unity with the environment or universe; a loss of self-referential thoughts or identity; or altered boundaries between 'self' and 'other'. A 'total EDI score' was calculated for each participant as the average of their individual-item scores. The total EDI score is presented.
Time frame: 1 Day
The MEQ-30 was performed to assess the extent of a participant's mystical experience after receiving BPL-003 on Day 0 (dosing day). The questionnaire comprises a list of 30 phenomena, with subscales to measure mystical, positive mood, transcendence, and ineffability factors, measured on a 0 to 5 scale (0=none; not at all to 5=extreme). A 'total MEQ-30 score' was calculated for each participant as the average of all their responses.
A complete mystical experience was defined as reaching or exceeding a score of 3 on all four sub-domains (mystical, positive mood, transcendence of time and space, and ineffability) of the MEQ-30 scale.
Time frame: 1 Day
The EDI was performed to assess the extent of a participant's dissolution of ego after receiving BPL-003 on Day 0 (dosing day). The inventory comprises 8 statements. Participants rated their agreement to each statement by marking on a visual analogue scale from 0 ("no, not more than usually") to 100 ("yes, entirely or completely"). Participants were classed as experiencing an ego dissolution if they had a total score of >50.0 out of 100 on the EDI scale.
Time frame: Interviews were conducted approximately 2 hours after dosing
After BPL-003 dosing, participants had the option to participate in a one-to-one guided interview with independent researchers trained in microphenomenology methods to describe their psychedelic experience. Temporal aspects of drug effects (e.g., sensory, cognitive, metacognitive, and sense of self/other/connectedness) were elicited through open-ended interview questions.
Time frame: 1 Day
Key themes from qualitative feedback on the treatment model was sought from therapists on frequency and duration of psychotherapy sessions, implementation of therapy manual, and overall therapy model. Feedback was obtained in a qualitative interview with each therapist after each participant's last integration session (between Day 15 and Day 42).
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
After BPL-003 dosing, participants had the option to participate in a semi-structured interview. The interviews were topic-guided, qualitative interviews to understand psychological changes shortly after dosing on Day 1, and on Day 84.
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
Using the TLFB interview, the PAD in the 85 days before Day -3 (or start of detox) vs the PAD post-dosing measured on Days 14, 28, 56, and 84 were determined to assess alcohol use.
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
Using the TLFB interview, the PHDD in the 85 days before Day -3 (or start of detox) vs PHDD post-dosing measured on Days 14, 28, 56, and 84 were determined to assess alcohol use.
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
Using the TLFB interview, the PDD in the 85 days before Day -3 (or start of detox) vs PDD post-dosing measured on Days 14, 28, 56, and 84 were determined to assess alcohol use.
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An Open-Label, Phase 2a Single Dose Study in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
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