Intra-Cellular Therapies Highlights Lumateperone Bipolar Depression Data Presentations at the 2022 International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) Experience
06/13/2022 - 08:00 AM
NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITCI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced data presentations at the 2022 International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) Experience held virtually June 10-12, 2022.
Three posters were presented on Saturday June 11, 2022 during the “In the Spotlight: Live Posters 2” session:
Oral Poster titled “Lumateperone (ITI-007) in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression: Efficacy Across Symptoms”
Oral Poster titled “Effect of Lumateperone (ITI-007) on Quality of Life and Functional Disability in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression”
Oral Poster titled “Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Depression with Lumateperone (ITI-007): A Post Hoc Analysis of 2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials”
“At ISBD, we shared additional analyses from our lumateperone bipolar depression program including findings consistent with broad antidepressant effects, marked improvements in patients’ daily functioning, and further evidence of a favorable metabolic profile. We are very pleased with the feedback we receive from the scientific and medical community about the efficacy and safety profile of CAPLYTA,” said Dr. Suresh Durgam, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Intra-Cellular Therapies.
Lumateperone (ITI-007) in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression: Efficacy Across Symptoms 1 . This Phase 3 study established the efficacy and safety of lumateperone 42 mg monotherapy in patients with bipolar I or bipolar II depression. In this study, lumateperone 42 mg met the primary endpoint for improvement in depression as measured by change from baseline versus placebo on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating (MADRS) total score (p<0.0001). Statistically significant greater MADRS improvement compared with placebo was found for lumateperone in patients with both bipolar I (p<0.0001) and bipolar II disorder (p<0.001). Lumateperone 42 mg also met the key secondary endpoint, the CGI-BP-S Total Score (p<0.0001).
This poster describes a post-hoc analysis of this study evaluating the shift in severity of depression symptoms as assessed by the MADRS single-item scores. Lumateperone 42 mg treatment compared to placebo significantly improved (p<0.05 to <0.0001) each of the 10 MADRS symptom items at day 43. Data presented also included the categorical shift in severity of these MADRS single-item scores showing a higher percentage of lumateperone patients than placebo patients shifting from severe to moderate/mild or no illness.
About the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
The MADRS is a 10-item, validated rating scale used to diagnose and rate the severity of depressive episodes and is an accepted regulatory endpoint in clinical trials of depression.
The scale includes questions on the following items: 1. Apparent sadness; 2. Reported sadness; 3. Inner tension; 4. Reduced sleep; 5. Reduced appetite; 6. Concentration difficulties; 7. Lassitude; 8. Inability to feel; 9. Pessimistic thoughts; and 10. Suicidal thoughts. Each item can be scored 0 (no abnormality) to 6 (severe) with the potential overall score ranging from 0 to 60.
Effect of Lumateperone (ITI-007) on Quality of Life and Functional Disability in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression 2 .
The analysis presented at ISBD investigated lumateperone’s improvements in functional disability and quality of life as measured by the prespecified secondary outcome measure, the Quality-of-Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF)2 . Results showed lumateperone 42 mg treatment resulted in a mean 10.1-point improvement from baseline in the Q-LES-Q-SF Total score to Day 43 while placebo showed a 7.3-point improvement (ES; 0.36; p= 0.0012, nominal).
This poster also described a post-hoc analysis of the individual items of the Q-LES-Q-SF. Significant improvement was seen in 8 of 14 items of the Q-LES-Q-SF at Day 43 and all items improved numerically. There were marked improvements (p<0.01 to <0.05, nominal) in items representing the ability to function in daily life, family relationships, social relationships, household activities, leisure time activities, sexual drive, mood, and overall sense of well-being.
About the Quality-of-Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF)
The Q-LES-Q-SF is a well-established and validated self-administered questionnaire designed to measure a patient’s satisfaction and enjoyment in different areas of daily functioning. Each question is rated from 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good). The raw total score ranges from 14 to a maximum of 70. Scores are added together and reported as percentage of the maximum possible score.
Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Depression with Lumateperone (ITI-007): A Post Hoc Analysis of 2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials
In our clinical trials, CAPLYTA has consistently shown a favorable safety profile with changes in weight, fasting glucose, total cholesterol, and triglycerides similar to placebo. In our longer-term open label studies, patients with bipolar depression were stable with respect to weight with no weight gain from baseline at 6-months, while patients with schizophrenia lost an average of about 7 pounds at one year. The pooled analysis presented at ISBD further highlight the favorable placebo-like metabolic profile of lumateperone 42mg.
CAPLYTA®
Important Safety Information
Boxed Warnings:
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. CAPLYTA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adults in short-term studies. All antidepressant-treated patients should be closely monitored for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The safety and effectiveness of CAPLYTA have not been established in pediatric patients . Contraindications: CAPLYTA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to lumateperone or any components of CAPLYTA. Reactions have included pruritus, rash (e.g., allergic dermatitis, papular rash, and generalized rash), and urticaria.
Warnings & Precautions: Antipsychotic drugs have been reported to cause:
Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis , including stroke and transient ischemic attack. See Boxed Warning above.Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) , which is a potentially fatal reaction. Signs and symptoms include: high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, changes in breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, elevated creatinine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (and/or rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure. Patients who experience signs and symptoms of NMS should immediately contact their doctor or go to the emergency room.Tardive Dyskinesia , a syndrome of uncontrolled body movements in the face, tongue, or other body parts, which may increase with duration of treatment and total cumulative dose. TD may not go away, even if CAPLYTA is discontinued. It can also occur after CAPLYTA is discontinued.Metabolic Changes , including hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and weight gain. Hyperglycemia, in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma or death, has been reported in patients treated with antipsychotics. Measure weight and assess fasting plasma glucose and lipids when initiating CAPLYTA and monitor periodically during long-term treatment.Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis (including fatal cases) . Complete blood counts should be performed in patients with pre-existing low white blood cell count (WBC) or history of leukopenia or neutropenia. CAPLYTA should be discontinued if clinically significant decline in WBC occurs in absence of other causative factors.Decreased Blood Pressure & Dizziness . Patients may feel lightheaded, dizzy or faint when they rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension). Heart rate and blood pressure should be monitored and patients should be warned with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension.Falls . CAPLYTA may cause sleepiness or dizziness and can slow thinking and motor skills, which may lead to falls and, consequently, fractures and other injuries. Patients should be assessed for risk when using CAPLYTA.Seizures . CAPLYTA should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower seizure threshold.Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment . Patients should use caution when operating machinery or motor vehicles until they know how CAPLYTA affects them.Body Temperature Dysregulation . CAPLYTA should be used with caution in patients who may experience conditions that may increase core body temperature such as strenuous exercise, extreme heat, dehydration, or concomitant anticholinergics.Dysphagia . CAPLYTA should be used with caution in patients at risk for aspiration.Drug Interactions: CAPLYTA should not be used with CYP3A4 inducers. Dose reduction is recommended for concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (10.5 mg) or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (21 mg).
Special Populations: Newborn infants exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery. Breastfeeding is not recommended. Dose reduction is recommended for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (21 mg).
Adverse Reactions : The most common adverse reactions in clinical trials with CAPLYTA vs. placebo were somnolence/sedation, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth.
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About CAPLYTA (lumateperone)
CAPLYTA 42 mg is an oral, once daily atypical antipsychotic approved in adults for the treatment of schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder (bipolar depression) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate. While the mechanism of action of CAPLYTA is unknown, the efficacy of CAPLYTA could be mediated through a combination of antagonist activity at central serotonin 5-HT2A receptors and postsynaptic antagonist activity at central dopamine D2 receptors.
Lumateperone is being studied for the treatment of major depressive disorder, and other neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. Lumateperone is not FDA-approved for these disorders.
About Intra-Cellular Therapies
Intra-Cellular Therapies is a biopharmaceutical company founded on Nobel prize-winning research that allows us to understand how therapies affect the inner-workings of cells in the body. The company leverages this intracellular approach to develop innovative treatments for people living with complex psychiatric and neurologic diseases. For more information, please visit www.intracellulartherapies.com
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1 Calebrese JR, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Lumateperone for Major Depressive Episodes Associated With Bipolar I or Bipolar II Disorder: A Phase 3 Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial ,: Am Journal Psychiatry; Am J Psychiatry. 2021 Dec;178(12):1098-1106. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.20091339.
2 Endicott J, Nee J, Harrison W, Blumenthal R. Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire: A New Measure. Psychopharmacology Bulletin 1993; 29:321-326
