This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase II study to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy and safety of NS-136 in patients with schizophrenia. The study consists of a screening period, baseline period, treatment period, and follow-up period, with the screening period lasting up to 21 days.
Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to the 80 mg (QD) group, 120 mg (QD) group, or placebo group. The study drug treatment will last for 5 weeks, followed by a 2-week safety follow-up after completion of the study.