Status:

COMPLETED

A Pilot Study of the Use of Risperidone Long Acting Injectable in the Treatment of Patients With Recent Onset Psychosis

Lead Sponsor:

Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

16-45 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of long-acting injectable risperidone in the treatment of patients in the early stage of psychosis

Detailed Description

Although many schizophrenia patients currently take oral antipsychotic medications, it is estimated that up to 75% of them have difficulty adhering to the daily oral regimen. Long-acting injectable fo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meet the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diseases, 4th edition (DSM-IV) for schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder for no longer than 12 months, and with not more than two hospitalizations for psychosis
  • patients who have, during their lifetime, been exposed to a maximum of 12 weeks of antipsychotic medication
  • patients who will require at least 12 months of treatment

Exclusion

  • DSM-IV axis I diagnosis other than schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder
  • patients requiring treatment with mood stabilizers or antidepressants at study initiation
  • alcohol or drug abuse or dependence, according to DSM-IV criteria
  • history of drug allergy, drug hypersensitivity (including risperidone), or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare psychotropic-drug reaction, which may be characterized by confusion, reduced consciousness, high fever or pronounced muscle stiffness
  • previous treatment with an injectable antipsychotic medication
  • pregnant or nursing females, or those lacking adequate contraception

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00216580

Start Date

February 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2006

Last Update

March 25 2013

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