Status:
UNKNOWN
Medication Adherence in Older People With Psychosis
Lead Sponsor:
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will determine whether Medication Adherence Therapy (MAT) can improve medication adherence and lower the risk of rehospitalization in older patients with psychosis.
Detailed Description
Psychoses are among the most common and serious psychiatric disorders. Currently, the most effective treatment for psychoses involves the use of antipsychotic or neuroleptic medications. Unfortunately...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- Outpatient status at the time of enrollment
- Currently prescribed maintenance treatment with antipsychotic medication (typical or atypical, oral or depot)
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
240 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00071604
Start Date
September 1 2002
End Date
May 1 2007
Last Update
May 6 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Division of Geriatric Psychiatry Center (University of California, San Diego)
San Diego, California, United States, 92161