Clinical trials: Schizoaffective Disorders
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, Schizoaffective Disorder
The Effects of Kynurenine Aminotransferase Inhibition in People With Schizophrenia
Kynurenic acid (KYNA) is a naturally occurring chemical in the brain. Studies with rodents indicate that levels of KYNA can impact levels of the neurotransmitters glutamate and dopamine.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder
- Trial name
- TrypNAC-II (NCT04013555)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Tryptophan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 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
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
Double-Blind Trial of a Probiotic Supplement to Reduce the Symptoms of Schizophrenia
The investigators intend to explore the hypothesis that symptoms of schizophrenia may be reduced by the administration of a probiotic supplement when used in addition to standard antipsychotic medications.
- Trial name
- NCT01242371
- Testing
- Probiotic Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Sheppard Pratt Health System
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
Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder NOS
The Effect of N-Acetyl Cysteine on Cortical Erosion in Early Stage Schizophrenia
The primary objective of this study is to determine if NAC, added to existing antipsychotic treatment, is superior to placebo for cortical erosion in patients with early stage psychosis.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder NOS, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform
- Trial name
- Breier-Stanley (NCT01339858)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine, sugar pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Development of a Mobile System for Self-management of Schizophrenia (SOS)
This 2-arm clinical trial piloted a mobile Self-Management of Schizophrenia (SOS) system that administers interventions targeting persistent symptoms of psychosis, social dysfunction, and medication adherence.
- Trial name
- NCT01969500
- Testing
- Mobile Application, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Tardive Dyskinesia
NBI-98854 for the Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia in Subjects With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two doses (12.5 and 50 mg) of NBI-98854 administered once daily (q.d.) for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in subjects with schizophrenia or…
- Trial name
- NCT01393600
- Testing
- NBI-98854
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Neurocrine Biosciences
Diabetes, Obesity
Healthy Lifestyles for Mentally Ill People Who Have Experienced Weight Gain From Their Antipsychotic Medications
This program aims to help Veterans who take antipsychotic medications lose weight. The investigators use a program based on the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Prevention Program," and the investigators have modified it…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- MAMAO (NCT00344500)
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Exenatide Weekly Injections as an Adjunctive Treatment in Patients With Schizophrenia
This is a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of exenatide weekly injection (2mg per dose) as an adjunctive therapy in 70 schizophrenia subjects to examine exenatide's effects on negative symptoms and…
- Trial name
- NCT02417142
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation in Psychiatric Illnesses
Children and adolescents with psychiatric illnesses who are treated with medications called second generation antipsychotic agents (SGA) often gain excessive weight during their treatment with these medications.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Psychosis, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- VDSS (NCT01004354)
- Testing
- Ergocalciferols
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Memantine Augmentation of Targeted Cognitive Training in Schizophrenia
Treatment of schizophrenia currently includes antipsychotic medications and cognitive therapies which improve some symptoms, but do not sufficiently restore cognitive functioning or reduce psychosocial disability.
- Trial name
- NCT04857983
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective Disorder
Effects of Metformin and Fish Oil on Treatment With Clozapine
One purpose of this study is to test whether adding metformin will limit some of the unwanted effects of clozapine, compared to not adding metformin.
- Trial name
- NCT02140788
- Testing
- Metformin, Fish Oil
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective Disorder
Study in Stabilized Schizophrenic Patients to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of Risperidone and 9-Hydroxy (OH)-Risperidone When Risperidone is Administered From a Polyurethane Implant
The study will be a 6-month, open-label, multiple center study in approximately 50 stable subjects diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of Risperidone…
- Trial name
- NCT02658357
- Testing
- Risperidone Implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Braeburn Pharmaceuticals
Schizophrenia, Dual Diagnosis
Treatment of Schizophrenia and Comorbid Cannabis Use Disorder: Comparing Clozapine to Treatment-as-Usual
Many individuals with schizophrenia also suffer from marijuana addiction. Clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic medication, may prove useful at preventing drug relapse in schizophrenic individuals who are seeking treatment for…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Dual Diagnosis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00498550
- Testing
- Clozapine, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective
An Open Trial of Cysteamine Treatment in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to determine the tolerability of the medication cysteamine bitartrate on schizophrenia patients and to evaluate the effect of the medication on the symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT01139125
- Testing
- (Cystagon) Cysteamine Bitartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Clinical Trial of Dipyridamole in Schizophrenia
This is a 6-week, randomized, double blind, parallel groups designed, olanzapine-controlled trial of oral dipyridamole in symptomatic patients with a (DSM IV) diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective or schizophreniform…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00349973
- Testing
- Dipyridamole, Olanzapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Controlled Trial of Brexpiprazole For The Treatment of Co-occurring Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorder
The proposed study is a 4-site, 12-week, novel, feasibility, investigation of patients who have co-occurring diagnoses of schizophrenia and current substance use disorder (alcohol, cocaine, heroin, or cannabis).
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03526354
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Alcohol Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Clinical Medication Development for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorders
Preclinical and clinical data as well as mechanistic justification have been presented suggesting citicoline and pregnenolone are each promising treatments for alcohol use in BPD.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type
- Trial name
- NCT02582905
- Testing
- Citicoline, Pregnenolone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Sherwood Brown, MD, PhD