Clinical trials: Schizo-Affective Disorder
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
Treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
This study will test whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is helpful in treating negative symptoms and social deficits of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00517075
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychotic Disorder
Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Paliperidone Extended Release in Patients With Schizoaffective Disorder.
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness and assess the safety of two dosages of the antipsychotic paliperidone extended-release (ER) in patients who are experiencing an acute episode of schizoaffective disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00397033
- Testing
- Paliperidone ER
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy of an Early Antipsychotic Switch in Case of Poor Initial Response to the Treatment of Schizophrenia
The main aim of the trial is to study whether a change of medication in non-responders to a two-weeks antipsychotic drug trial is more effective than continued treatment with the same antipsychotic.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01029769
- Testing
- Olanzapine or amisulpride
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder
Open-label Ziprasidone Study for Psychosis Treatment in Adolescents
This open-label study will assess the medication Geodon® (Ziprasidone) in pediatric patients, aged 13-17, diagnosed with psychotic disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychosis, Depressive Disorder, Major
- Trial name
- NCT00421954
- Testing
- Ziprasidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Nicotinic Receptors and Schizophrenia
The investigators hypothesize that sustained-release DMXB-A-SR (3-2,4 dimethoxybenzylidene anabaseine sustained release) will provide clinical improvement in cognition in patients with schizophrenia who are smokers and who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01400477
- Testing
- DMXB-A-SR
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Effect of MMFS-202-302 on Cognitive Enhancement in Schizophrenia
The goals of this study are to study MMFS-202-302 in a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled 9-week study of its effect on ameliorating cognitive deficits in 60 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with…
- Trial name
- NCT02237235
- Testing
- MMFS-202-302
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder
Targeting Auditory Hallucinations With Alternating Current Stimulation
Investigating the effects of non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) as a treatment for auditory hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- STILL3 (NCT03221270)
- Testing
- tACS treatment week, Maintenance tACS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
D-Serine Treatment of Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
This study is based on the hypothesis that by increasing N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor function in the brain and thereby increasing the capacity of the brain to both form new connections and strengthen existing…
- Trial name
- NCT00237809
- Testing
- D-serine, Cognitive Retraining (CRT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Paranoia, Schizophrenia
Oxytocin Treatment of Schizophrenia
Purpose: Test whether intranasal administration of the neuropeptide, oxytocin, improves social cognition, social functioning and decreases paranoia and other psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia.
- Conditions
- Paranoia, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- OTS (NCT01028677)
- Testing
- intranasal spray with oxytocin, nasal spray without oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Schizophrenia
Use of Galantamine and CDP-choline (Citicoline) to Treat Adults With Schizophrenia
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of galantamine and CDP-choline in improving symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- STAR-1 (NCT00509067)
- Testing
- Galantamine, CDP-choline, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, and/or aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Targeting Cerebellum to Treat Psychosis: a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Study
The goal of this study is to use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate the impact of modulating cerebellar activity on time perception, executive function, and mood and psychotic symptoms in psychosis patients…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder I
- Trial name
- NCT02642029
- Testing
- Excitatory TMS, Inhibitory TMS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Schizophrenia
Bilateral Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Auditory Hallucinations Results
The primary purpose of this study was to conduct fMRI neuroimaging studies prior to and subsequent to the rTMS intervention. The intent was to ascertain changes in regional brain activation and connectivity that most robustly…
- Trial name
- NCT04548622
- Testing
- Magstim Rapid 2 system triggering Magstim Super Rapid system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Cannabidiol Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia
This study is a six-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, fixed dose trial comparing cannabidiol Vs. placebo added to a stable dose of antipsychotic medications in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00588731
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia
Smoking Cessation for Veterans With Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
The investigators have developed an intervention called Behavioral Treatment of Smoking Cessation in SPMI (BTSCS), an innovative intervention that supplements pharmacotherapy and education with contingency management and a…
- Conditions
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Affective Psychosis, Bipolar, Affective Disorders, Psychotic
- Trial name
- NCT00960375
- Testing
- BTSCS, StSST
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Improving Accessibility and Personalization of CR for Schizophrenia
This project will explore adaptations of treatments for schizophrenia, with the goal of optimizing their effectiveness in real-world clinical settings and readiness for broad deployment.
- Trial name
- NCT03576976
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Building Employment Skills Through Therapy for Veterans
Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder is associated with serious problems with cognitive skills, social skills, and functional skills (like employment).
- Trial name
- BESTVet (NCT01992913)
- Testing
- integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Usual Care, Computerized cognitive remediation (CCR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Cannabidiol Treatment in Patients With Early Psychosis
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a component of herbal cannabis that is present in varying concentrations in cannabis extracts. CBD has been shown to produce central effects including hypnotic, anticonvulsive, anxiolytic and neuroprotective…
- Trial name
- CBD (NCT02504151)
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Psychosis
The Family Cognitive Adaptation Training Manual: A Test of Effectiveness
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of family cognitive adaptation training, including its impact on functioning and caregiver burden.
- Trial name
- NCT01768000
- Testing
- Family Cognitive Adaptation Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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