Status:

COMPLETED

Phase 2 Trial of a Nicotinic Agonist in Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

VA Office of Research and Development

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The study hypothesis is that 3-2,4 dimethoxybenzylidene anabaseine (DMXB-A), an orally administered nicotinic cholinergic agonist, will improve attention and other neuropsychological dysfunctions in s...

Detailed Description

The objective of the trial is to determine if dosing 3-(2,4 dimethoxybenzylidene anabaseine) twice daily for 4 weeks will improve cognition and be safe. Secondary goals are to determine if these neuro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Schizophrenia
  • Currently treated with neuroleptic drugs

Exclusion

  • Treatment with clozapine;
  • Head injury or neurological condition;
  • Cardiovascular disease;
  • Substance abuse or dependence, including nicotine

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

29 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00100165

Start Date

January 1 2005

End Date

July 1 2007

Last Update

January 29 2020

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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado, United States, 80220