Clinical trials: Schizo Affective Disorder
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
A Study of Varenicline for Prevention of Relapse to Smoking in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
Varenicline (Chantix) is a smoking cessation treatment that was approved in 2006 by the FDA for treatment of nicotine dependence and may be particularly beneficial in smokers with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Smoking
- Trial name
- SCRP (NCT00621777)
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Schizophrenia Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia
TMS Related Biomarker Assessments
Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) will be exposed to active and sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in separate sessions.
- Trial name
- NCT05660018
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
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
Bipolar Disorder, Alcoholism
Aripiprazole for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
The investigators will conduct a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study of aripiprazole in 132 persons with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and bipolar I or II disorder, currently depressed or…
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse
- Trial name
- NCT02918370
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Major
Treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder Using Mifepristone
This study tests the hypothesis that mifepristone will diminish cognitive distortion and alleviate psychosis in patients with schizoaffective disorder.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Major, Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00725270
- Testing
- Mifepristone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
STimulation to Improve Auditory haLLucinations
Investigating the effects of non-invasive transcranial current stimulation as a treatment for auditory hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- STILL 2 (NCT02360228)
- Testing
- tACS (alpha), tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Demonstrate the Effects of Pramlintide on Weight Reduction in Schizophrenia
Primary Objective: To test the effect of pramlintide on body weight in clozapine- and olanzapine-induced weight gain in persons with schizophrenia who are currently taking either drug; measures of the metabolic syndrome will be…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Diabetes, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- NCT00690235
- Testing
- Pramlintide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Schizophrenia, Impulsive Behavior
Effects of Transdermal Nicotine on Response Inhibition to Emotional Cues in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to test whether nicotine, a drug that activates receptors called nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, improves the ability to make or withhold responses to faces that are either emotionally…
- Trial name
- NCT03838484
- Testing
- Nicotine Patch, 7 Mg/24 Hr
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Comparison of Antipsychotics for Metabolic Problems in Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
The study will compare the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications for patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder for whom a medication change may be indicated because of an increased risk of cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- CAMP (NCT00423878)
- Testing
- Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Tolerability Study of Betahistine to Ameliorate Antipsychotic Associated Weight Gain
The study attempts to evaluate a histamine analog long used for the treatment of Meniere's disease, betahistine, that shows promise in reversing the antihistaminergic effects thought to be involved in antipsychotic induced weight…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00709202
- Testing
- Betahistine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Improving Diabetes Risk Factors in Persons With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder by Switching to Ziprasidone
Having a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and being treated with certain of the newer antipsychotics are risk factors for development of diabetes.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00538642
- Testing
- ziprasidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Does The Addition Of Divalproex Sodium ER To An Atypical Antipsychotic Drug (APD) Improve Cognition And Psychopathology In Outpatients With Schizophrenia (SCH) Or Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD)?
The major objective of this proposal is to test the hypothesis that the addition of divalproex sodium to an atypical antipsychotic drug other than clozapine will significantly improve: a) cognition; and b) psychopathology…
- Trial name
- NCT00306475
- Testing
- Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Glucose and Lipid Metabolism on Antipsychotic Medication
This project aims to a) evaluate the effects of selected antipsychotic medications on insulin action in skeletal muscle (glucose disposal), liver (glucose production) and adipose tissue (whole-body lipolysis), b) evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- Glulipid (NCT00515723)
- Testing
- risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Psychosis, Substance Use
Families With Substance Use and Psychosis: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate an intervention that adapts Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for families experiencing first episode psychosis and substance use delivered via telemedicine…
- Conditions
- Psychosis, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorders, Family
- Trial name
- NCT04284813
- Testing
- CRAFT-FT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Schizophrenia, Medication Nonadherence
Reducing the Burden of Chronic Psychotic Disorders in Tanzania (CAPACITY)
The proposed, three phase project will refine and test a first-ever care approach in SSA that combines LAI with a behavioral program specifically intended to promote medication adherence in chronic psychotic disorders (CPDs).
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Medication Nonadherence, Schizo Affective Disorder
- Trial name
- CAPACITY (NCT04327843)
- Testing
- Customized Adherence Enhancement, Haloperidol Decanoate
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Prebiotic Treatment in People With Schizophrenia - Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to examine changes in serum butyrate levels with the prebiotic: Prebiotin (12g/day), an oligofructose-enriched inulin (OEI); the effect of OEI on the composition of the gastrointestinal microbiota in…
- Trial name
- preFOCIS (NCT03617783)
- Testing
- Prebiotin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
A Trial Comparing Risperidone Long-Acting Injection With Oral Antipsychotic in the Treatment of Early Psychosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of risperidone long-acting injection (LAI) versus oral antipsychotics in participants with recent onset psychosis (abnormal thinking and/or…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00246259
- Testing
- Risperidone long-acting injection (LAI), Oral Antipsychotic
- Where
- 11 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Ortho Inc., Canada
Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder
Probiotics to Prevent Relapse After Hospitalization for Mania
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking a probiotic supplement versus a placebo will lower rates of relapse and improve the clinical course among participants who have been hospitalized for mania.
- Trial name
- NCT01731171
- Testing
- Probiotic Supplement, Inert Compound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Sheppard Pratt Health System
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Remediation of Auditory Recognition in Schizophrenia With tDCS
The purpose of this study is to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), when combined with different forms of computer based training, improves the ability to discriminate small differences between…
- Trial name
- NCT02869334
- Testing
- Active Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Auditory Remediation, Control computer activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Tolerability of Switching to Ziprasidone From Other Antipsychotics
Because ziprasidone has not been extensively studied and is not widely accepted in the severely mentally ill in State hospitals this study aims to demonstrate its effectiveness and relative lack of side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00458211
- Testing
- ziprasidone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Bronx Psychiatric Center