Fasedienol Nasal Spray for the Acute Treatment of Anxiety in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder (PALISADE-3)

NCT ID: NCT06358651

Last Updated: 2025-11-26

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

238 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-28

Study Completion Date

2026-10-31

Brief Summary

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This U.S. Phase 3 clinical trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the acute intranasal (i.n.) administration of Fasedienol Nasal Spray (fasedienol) (3.2 µg) to relieve symptoms of acute anxiety in adult subjects ages 18 through 65 with Social Anxiety Disorder induced by a public speaking challenge (PSC) in a clinical setting. In addition, safety and tolerability of i.n. administration of 3.2 µg of fasedienol, as-needed, up to 6 times per day for up to 12 months, will be assessed in those subjects who complete PALISADE-3 and choose to enter the distinct open-label extension phase of the study.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Fasedienol Nasal Spray

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Fasedienol Nasal Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Nasal spray delivered 20 minutes before the PSC

Placebo Nasal Spray

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo Nasal Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Nasal spray delivered 20 minutes before the PSC

Interventions

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Fasedienol Nasal Spray

Nasal spray delivered 20 minutes before the PSC

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo Nasal Spray

Nasal spray delivered 20 minutes before the PSC

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Written informed consent provided prior to conducting any study specific assessment.
* Male and female adults, 18 through 65 years of age, inclusive.
* Current diagnosis of SAD as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
* Clinician-rated Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) total score ≥70 at Screening (Visit 1).
* Clinician-rated Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) (17-items) total score \<16.
* Female subjects of childbearing potential must be able to commit to the consistent and correct use of an effective method of birth control throughout the study
* Subjects must have normal olfactory function

Exclusion Criteria

* Any history of bipolar disorder (I or II), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, anorexia or bulimia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
* Any other current principal or personality disorder (previously known as Axis I or Axis II disorders), except for specific phobias or generalized anxiety disorder, provided that these are not the primary diagnosis.
* Subjects who meet criteria for moderate or severe alcohol use disorder within the 1 year prior to study entry, or any use of illicit substances or tetrahydrocannabinol ("THC") within 2 months prior to study entry.
* In the opinion of the investigator, the subject has a significant risk for suicidal behavior during the course of their participation in the study, or the subject is considered to be an imminent danger to themself or others.
* Clinically significant nasal pathology or history of significant nasal trauma, nasal surgery, total anosmia, or nasal septum perforation that may have damaged the nasal chemosensory epithelium.
* Two or more documented failed adequate treatment trials with a registered medication approved for SAD.
* Currently receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
* Subjects taking psychotropic medications within 30 days before Visit 2
* Use of any over-the-counter product, prescription product, off-label treatment, cannabidiol ("CBD"), or herbal preparation for treatment of the symptoms of anxiety or social anxiety within 30 days before Visit 2.
* Prior participation in a clinical trial involving fasedienol.
* Participation in any other clinical trial within the last 30 days or during the course of the current trial.
* Subjects with a positive urine drug screen.
* Women who have a positive urine pregnancy test.
* Women who are currently breastfeeding are not eligible unless they are willing to stop breastfeeding for the duration of the study.
* Subjects who have tested positive and/or have exhibited symptoms consistent with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the 4 weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1).
* Any clinically significant medical history or findings as determined by the Investigator that could interfere with the objectives of the study or put the participant at risk.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Lafayette, California, United States

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Oceanside, California, United States

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Sherman Oaks, California, United States

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Cromwell, Connecticut, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Lakeland, Florida, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Orlando, Florida, United States

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Saint Charles, Missouri, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

New York, New York, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Media, Pennsylvania, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Draper, Utah, United States

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Vistagen Clinical Site

Everett, Washington, United States

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Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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PH94B-CL042

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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