Clinical trials: Antipsychotic Agents
Schizophrenia
A Positron-Emission-Tomography (PET) Study to Measure the Blockade of Dopamine Receptors (D2) in Specific Areas of the Brain in Relation to the Plasma Concentrations of Paliperidone Extended Release (ER) and Oral Risperidone in Schizophrenia Patients and Healthy Controls
The primary objective of this study is to compare the effect of two different antipsychotic compounds which are used in the treatment of schizophrenia (paliperidone ER and risperidone) at their target sites in two specific areas…
- Trial name
- NCT00934635
- Testing
- Paliperidone ER, Oral risperidone, PET Scan
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag G.m.b.H
Schizophrenia
Prevention of Relapse With Injectable Paliperidone Palmitate Versus Oral Antipsychotics
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy (how well the drug works; primarily through the time to relapse) of long-acting injectable paliperidone palmitate compared to treatment as usual with orally administered…
- Trial name
- PROSIPAL (NCT01081769)
- Testing
- paliperidone palmitate injection, oral antipsychotics
- Where
- 94 sites in Austria, Belgium and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 769 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NV
Alzheimer Disease, Psychotic Disorders
Antipsychotic Discontinuation in Alzheimer's Disease
In patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who respond to antipsychotic treatment of psychosis and/or agitation/aggression, the relapse risk after discontinuation is not established.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Psychotic Disorders, Agitation, Aggression
- Trial name
- ADAD (NCT00417482)
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
A Trial to Explore Acceptance and Performance of Using a Digital Medicine System With Healthcare Professionals and Adults With Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, or First Episode Psychosis on an Oral Atypical Antipsychotic
Digital medicine systems (DMS) have been designed to assist individuals with the management of their daily health, wellness, and medication use.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, First Episode Psychosis
- Trial name
- NCT03568500
- Testing
- Digital Medicine System, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Schizophrenia
Comparison of a Long-acting Injectable Antipsychotic vs Clinician's Choice Early in Treatment to Break the Cycle of Relapse in Early Phase Schizophrenics
The goal of this project is to show that the best possible option for preventing relapses in patients suffering from first episode (<1 year of anti-psychotic medication) or early phase (< 5 years of lifetime exposure to…
- Trial name
- PRELAPSE (NCT02360319)
- Testing
- Any FDA approved antipsychotic agent, aripiprazole long acting injectable formulation
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Vanguard Research Group
Schizophrenia
Comparison of Optimal Antipsychotic Treatments for Adults With Schizophrenia
This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of three different antipsychotic medications, as well as the use of other medications to limit treatment side effects, in adults with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- COATS (NCT00802100)
- Testing
- Olanzapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Child Mental Disorders, Obesity
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Kids
The US prevalence of childhood-onset obesity and type 2 diabetes, both predictors of cardiovascular risk, have increased to epidemic proportions in recent decades.
- Conditions
- Child Mental Disorders, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01222494
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss, Diet and Exercise Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Schizophrenia With Impulsivity
Monotherapy Brexpiprazole (OPC-34712) Trial in the Treatment of Adults With Schizophrenia With Impulsivity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of brexpiprazole, via functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), on the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) activated by impulsive behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT02194933
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Schizophrenia
Supported Employment and Skills Training in Conjunction With Pharmacotherapy in Schizophrenia Patients
This study will compare employment support with behavioral skills training to employment support alone in schizophrenia patients taking either risperidone or olanzapine to determine which is more effective in helping the patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00183625
- Testing
- Individual Placement and Support (Supported Employment), Social Skills Training, Olanzapine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Detection and Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Mental Illness
The study was a 12-month, multi-centered, quasi-experimental design to assess point-of-care (POCT) screening/monitoring of subjects on antipsychotic agents for metabolic syndrome.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02029989
- Testing
- Glucose and lipids, Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Mental Disorders
Measurement of Cardiometabolic Risk in Antipsychotic-Treated Children
The proposed study aims to begin the multi-step process of establishing the reliability and validity of hepatic triglyceride content (HTGC) and carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) as biomarkers of cardiometablic risk in…
- Trial name
- NCT00894738
- Testing
- Testing (MRS, US, DEXA, blood tests)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Schizophrenia
Oxytocin Add on Study for Stable Schizophrenic Patients
The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of intranasal oxytocin versus intranasal placebo to improve symptoms in schizophrenia patients who have residual symptoms despite being on adequate treatment with…
- Trial name
- Oxytocin (NCT00506909)
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- David Feifel
Schizophrenia
Safety and Efficacy of Cariprazine in Schizophrenia
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of cariprazine relative to placebo for the treatment of acute exacerbation of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT01104779
- Testing
- Cariprazine
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Colombia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 446 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Weight Gain
Strategies to Reduce Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Youth
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether starting metformin in conjunction with a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) and providing information about healthy eating and activity will prevent or reduce the amount…
- Trial name
- PREVENT (NCT00617240)
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Schizophrenia
Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Once Weekly Zicronapine in Patients With Schizophrenia
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of once weekly dosing of zicronapine, compared to daily dosing of zicronapine.
- Trial name
- NCT01377233
- Testing
- Zicronapine open-label lead-in 10 mg daily, Zicronapine 10 mg daily, Zicronapine 20 mg once weekly
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Schizophrenia
Monotherapy Brexpiprazole (OPC-34712) Trial in the Treatment of Adults With Early-Episode Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of flexibly dosed Brexpiprazole monotherapy in the improvement of early-episode schizophrenia through the assessment of social functioning, efficacy, and tolerability.
- Trial name
- NCT02013622
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Schizophrenia, Obesity
Metformin for Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
Study hypothesis is that patients on antipsychotics medication treated with metformin will show loss in weight and improved measures of glucose metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01177709
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotics in Children
The project aims to describe and compare the outcome of 12 weeks of prospective, randomized treatment with olanzapine, risperidone or aripiprazole on insulin action in skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue, abdominal fat…
- Conditions
- Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorders
- Trial name
- MEAC (NCT00205699)
- Testing
- risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
High Triglycerides, Hypercholesterolemia
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Lovaza) for Second Generation Antipsychotic-Associated Hypertriglyceridemia
This is an open-label pilot study of omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza) for hypertriglyceridemia in subjects who have been on an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic medication.
- Conditions
- High Triglycerides, Hypercholesterolemia, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00833976
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Social Anxiety Disorder
Geodon for the Treatment of Refractory Social Anxiety Disorder
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and tolerability of augmentation treatment of ziprasidone to achieve remission among patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD) who did not remit on sertraline treatment…
- Trial name
- SAD (NCT00215150)
- Testing
- Ziprasidone, Sertraline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University