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ALTO-100 in Bipolar Disorder With Depression (BD-D)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Followed by Open-Label Treatment of ALTO-100 in Adults With Bipolar Disorder Currently Experiencing a Major Depressive Episode
Who can join
Ages 18 to 70 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of BD-I or BD-II as well as BD-D * At baseline, taking a mood stabilizer, lithium (LI) or lamotrigine (LMG) or valproic acid (VPA, any form) or combination of Li + LMG or Li + VPA and/or taking an approved atypical antipsychotic medication (olanzapine, quetiapine, lurasidone, risperidone, ziprasidone, cariprazine, aripiprazole, lumateperone, and asenapine) for at least 6 weeks with no dose modifications in the past 2 weeks * Willing to comply with all study assessments and procedures * Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding at time of enrollment or throughout study Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of unstable medical condition * Concurrent use of any prohibited medications or substance use disorder * Diagnosed psychotic disorder (other than mania or depression) * Current moderate or severe substance use disorder * Has a history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to ALTO-100 or any of its components/excipients * Concurrent or recent participation in another clinical trial for mental illness involving an investigational product or device
About the study
The purpose of this study is to assess antidepressant efficacy differences between ALTO-100 and placebo during the Double-Blind period in patients with bipolar disorder I or II with current major depressive episode, when used adjunctively to a mood stabilizer and/or atypical antipsychotic, related to patient characteristics. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and efficacy will be assessed in a subsequent open label treatment period.
What is being tested
- ALTO-100 (drug)
- Placebo (drug)
Sponsor: Alto Neuroscience · Participants: 200 · Started: Oct 2, 2024
Contact the study team
- Alto Neuroscience · Phone: 650-200-0412
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06656416
Locations in the U.S.
| Arizona | Site 6000, Phoenix Site 6087, Yuma |
| Arkansas | 6039, Fayetteville 6070, Little Rock |
| California | Site 6081, Imperial 6069, Los Angeles Site 6016, Mather (Not yet recruiting) Site 6082, Oceanside Site 6102, Riverside |
| Colorado | Site 6112, Colorado Springs (Not yet recruiting) |
| Georgia | Site 6068, Atlanta Site 6064, Peachtree Corners |
| Maryland | Site 6076, Bel Air Site 6062, Gaithersburg |
| Nebraska | Site 6142, Lincoln |
| Nevada | Site 6104, Las Vegas Site 6144, Las Vegas |
| New Jersey | Site 6066, Toms River |
| New Mexico | Site 6014, Albuquerque (Not yet recruiting) Site 6078, Albuquerque |
| Ohio | 6065, North Canton Site 6075, Westlake |
| Texas | Site 6072, Houston |
| Utah | Site 6121, Draper (Not yet recruiting) |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.