Status:

COMPLETED

A Study of the Long-term Safety and Tolerability and the Long-term Effectiveness of Extended-release Oral Paliperidone in Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability and the maintenance of effectiveness of a slow, extended-release oral formulation of paliperidone administered once daily...

Detailed Description

The controlled rate of drug delivery provided by the extended-release oral formulation of paliperidone may provide improved effectiveness and a reduced risk of certain adverse effects in patients with...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • As for the double-blind study, a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM IV)
  • experiencing an acute episode of schizophrenia at time of screening for the double-blind study, with a total PANSS score of 70 to 120
  • completed the double-blind study or discontinued after at least 21 days of double-blind treatment because of lack of efficacy
  • for female patients of childbearing potential, agreement to continue to use an acceptable form of contraception throughout the open-label extension, with a negative urine pregnancy test at open-label baseline.

Exclusion

  • As for the double-blind study, a DSM-IV axis I diagnosis other than schizophrenia
  • a DSM-IV diagnosis of substance dependence within 6 months prior to screening for the double-blind study
  • considered by the investigator to be at significant risk for suicidal or violent behavior during the open-label study
  • received an injection of a depot antipsychotic since entry into the double-blind study
  • a woman who has become pregnant.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

203 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00210769

Start Date

January 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2005

Last Update

May 18 2011

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