Schizophrenia RelapseNCT05986409
Indoor Artificial Light at Night and the Relapse Risk of Schizophrenia
A study testing light cover in people with Schizophrenia Relapse and Light Pollution, run by Weizhuo Yi at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
A randomized crossover trial of ALAN intervention was conducted in patients with chronic schizophrenia in Anhui Mental Health Center from August 15 to September 30, 2022. All participants met the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Schizophrenia Relapse, Light Pollution
- What is being tested?
- light cover
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2022to 30 Sep 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Regularly taking antipsychotics
Who cannot join
- Infectious diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Using antibiotics
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Role of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis as a Mediator in the Association Between Indoor Artificial Light at Night and the Relapse Risk of Schizophrenia: a Randomized, Crossover Trial
A randomized crossover trial of ALAN intervention was conducted in patients with chronic schizophrenia in Anhui Mental Health Center from August 15 to September 30, 2022. All participants met the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). The enrolled patients were in the symptom-stable phase and were regularly prescribed antipsychotics (no change in medication regimen). The diets of all the participants were uniformly supplied during study. Patients with infectious diseases, eye diseases, or gastrointestinal diseases, or who used antibiotics at the time of recruitment, were excluded. The wards of the participants were all located in the same inpatient building. All included wards had the same size, layout, lighting and orientation of doors and windows. In normal conditions, each ward retains a small LED lamp (the same layout in all wards) at night as a source of lighting.
The study was divided into two stages. In the first stage, 10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source), and another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention). After a two-week washout interval, the second stage was carried out, with the two groups interchanging interventions. At the end of each intervention, participants completed a structured questionnaire scale to assess the relapse risk of schizophrenia, and then their fecal samples were collected.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia Relapse, Light Pollution
- Being tested
- light cover
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
light coverOther
10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source), and another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| opaque black tape covering part of the light source | Experimental | 10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source). Receives: Other: light cover |
| no intervention | No intervention | another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Relapse risk
Relapse risk was assessed by Chinese version of the Early Signs Scale (ESS). The ESS scale consists of 34 items (e.g., recently been bothered by 1 or 2 small things in life; To feel down and down; Other people don't understand me; Difficulty concentrating; It feels as if the thoughts are not my own... Etc.). Each entry is rated from 0 points (0 times/week), 1 score (1 time/week), 2 scores (more than 1 time/week) to 3 scores (at least 1 time/day), and all entries total 102 scores. The ESS scale has 4 dimensions, which are: Anxiety/agitation (ESS-A, 7 items); Depression/withdrawal (ESS - N, 10 items); Excitability/disinhibition (ESS-D, 6 items); Incipient psychosis (ESS-IP, 11 items).
Measured: up to 24 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Cognitive function
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a widely used cognitive screening test designed to assess various cognitive functions, including memory, attention, language, and visuospatial abilities. It was created by Dr. Ziad Nasreddine in Montreal, Canada, in 1996, and it has since become a valuable tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early signs of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease.
The MoCA consists of a series of tasks and questions that evaluate different cognitive domains. The total score on the MoCA is 30 points, with a higher score indicating better cognitive function. A score of 26 or above is considered normal for most individuals, although the normal range can vary based on factors such as age and education level.
Measured: up to 24 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2023
- Study start1 Aug 2022
- Primary completion15 Sep 2022
- Study completion30 Sep 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Schizophrenia RelapseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Weizhuo Yi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Weizhuo Yi, Anhui Medical University
- Investigators
- Rubing Pan, Dr., Principal investigator, Anhui Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05986409
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20140101
- Status last verified
- Aug 2023
- First submitted
- 25 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Aug 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Role of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis as a Mediator in the Association Between Indoor Artificial Light at Night and the Relapse Risk of Schizophrenia: a Randomized, Crossover Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05986409
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 20140101
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia Relapse, Light Pollution
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Weizhuo YiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A randomized crossover trial of ALAN intervention was conducted in patients with chronic schizophrenia in Anhui Mental Health Center from August 15 to September 30, 2022. All participants met the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). The enrolled patients were in the symptom-stable phase and were regularly prescribed antipsychotics (no change in medication regimen). The diets of all the participants were uniformly supplied during study. Patients with infectious diseases, eye diseases, or gastrointestinal diseases, or who used antibiotics at the time of recruitment, were excluded. The wards of the participants were all located in the same inpatient building. All included wards had the same size, layout, lighting and orientation of doors and windows. In normal conditions, each ward retains a small LED lamp (the same layout in all wards) at night as a source of lighting.
The study was divided into two stages. In the first stage, 10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source), and another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention). After a two-week washout interval, the second stage was carried out, with the two groups interchanging interventions. At the end of each intervention, participants completed a structured questionnaire scale to assess the relapse risk of schizophrenia, and then their fecal samples were collected.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| opaque black tape covering part of the light source | Experimental | Other: light cover10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source). |
| no intervention | No intervention | –another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Regularly taking antipsychotics
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Infectious diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Using antibiotics
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| light cover10 wards were randomly selected as the intervention group (opaque black tape covering part of the light source), and another 10 wards were selected as the control group (no intervention). | Other | opaque black tape covering part of the light source |
Primary outcome
Relapse risk
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
Relapse risk was assessed by Chinese version of the Early Signs Scale (ESS). The ESS scale consists of 34 items (e.g., recently been bothered by 1 or 2 small things in life; To feel down and down; Other people don't understand me; Difficulty concentrating; It feels as if the thoughts are not my own... Etc.). Each entry is rated from 0 points (0 times/week), 1 score (1 time/week), 2 scores (more than 1 time/week) to 3 scores (at least 1 time/day), and all entries total 102 scores. The ESS scale has 4 dimensions, which are: Anxiety/agitation (ESS-A, 7 items); Depression/withdrawal (ESS - N, 10 items); Excitability/disinhibition (ESS-D, 6 items); Incipient psychosis (ESS-IP, 11 items).
1 secondary outcome
Cognitive function
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Aug 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rubing Pan, Dr. principal investigator
Anhui Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing light cover in people with Schizophrenia Relapse and Light Pollution, run by Weizhuo Yi at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Relapse risk (time frame: up to 24 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2023.