A Phase 2b Study of BNC210 Tablet Formulation in Adults With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (ATTUNE)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04951076 |
Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : July 6, 2021
Last Update Posted : May 3, 2023
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Drug: BNC210 Drug: Placebo | Phase 2 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 200 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double Blind, Two Arm Study to Investigate the Effects of BNC210 Tablet Formulation Compared to Placebo in Adults With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 27, 2021 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | July 2023 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | August 2023 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: BNC210 |
Drug: BNC210
BNC210 900 mg twice daily (b.i.d.) for 12 weeks |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo |
Drug: Placebo
Placebo twice daily (b.i.d.) for 12 weeks |
- Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on Investigator-rated symptoms of PTSD (total symptom severity scores)
- Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) [ Time Frame: 12 Weeks ]Change from Baseline on Investigator-rated symptom clusters of PTSD (symptom cluster scores)
- Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Response rate and remission rate using Investigator-rated symptoms of PTSD (total symptom severity scores)
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on patient-reported symptoms of PTSD
- Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) [ Time Frame: 12 Weeks ]Change from Baseline on Investigator-rated symptoms of depression
- Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) [ Time Frame: 12 Weeks ]Change from Baseline on Investigator-rated symptoms of anxiety
- Clinician Global Impression (CGI) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on Investigator-rated global functioning
- Patient Global Impression (PGI) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on patient-reported global functioning
- Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on patient-reported sleep quality
- Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Change from Baseline on patient-reported social functioning

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants with a current diagnosis of PTSD as defined by the CAPS-5 for DSM-5, with a CAPS-5 Total Symptom Severity Score of ≥30 at Screening and Baseline and no >25% decrease in Score from Screening to Baseline
- The index trauma event must have occurred in adulthood, i.e., when the participant was ≥18 years of age
- Suitable contraception use in line with protocol requirements
- Ability to swallow tablets
Exclusion Criteria:
- A period of less than 6 months since the index trauma event
- Current and ongoing exposure to the trauma that caused the PTSD
- Complex PTSD
- Severe depression as measured by a score of ≥ 35 on the MADRS
- Borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders
- Use of antidepressant medications within 30 days (fluoxetine within 90 days) of Screening. The use of alprazolam, flunitrazepam and chronic daily use of other benzodiazepines within 90 day of Screening.
- Failed more than three trials of antidepressant medication(s) prescribed for the treatment of PTSD.
- Concurrent trauma-based psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Participants may however continue to receive supportive counseling that has been in place for a minimum of three months prior to Screening.
- Any moderate or severe substance use disorder in the past 12 months
- 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

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04951076
United States, California | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Bellflower, California, United States, 90706 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90210 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Colton, California, United States, 92324 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Oceanside, California, United States, 92056 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Orange, California, United States, 92868 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Temecula, California, United States, 92591 | |
United States, Florida | |
ATTTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32256 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Lauderhill, Florida, United States, 33319 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Miami Lakes, Florida, United States, 33016 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801 | |
United States, Kansas | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66221 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Prairie Village, Kansas, United States, 66208 | |
United States, Massachusetts | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 02740 | |
United States, Nevada | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89102 | |
United States, New Jersey | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Berlin, New Jersey, United States, 08009 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States, 08002 | |
United States, New York | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Cedarhurst, New York, United States, 11516 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Staten Island, New York, United States, 10312 | |
United States, Ohio | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
North Canton, Ohio, United States, 44720 | |
United States, Oklahoma | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73106 | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19380 | |
United States, Tennessee | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119 | |
United States, Texas | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Austin, Texas, United States, 78737 | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231 | |
United States, Utah | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Draper, Utah, United States, 84020 | |
United Kingdom | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Barnsley, United Kingdom, S75 3DL | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY2 0JH | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Cannock, United Kingdom, WS11 0BN | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Leeds, United Kingdom, LS10 1DU | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Liverpool, United Kingdom, L34 1BH | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 9NQ | |
ATTUNE Study Clinical Trial Site | |
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom, TS17 6EW |
Responsible Party: | Bionomics Limited |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04951076 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
BNC210.012 |
First Posted: | July 6, 2021 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | May 3, 2023 |
Last Verified: | May 2023 |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Stress Disorders, Traumatic Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders Mental Disorders |