Status:

COMPLETED

Risperidone and Olanzapine for the Schizophrenic Patients With Neuroleptic-Induced Acute Dystonia or Parkinsonism

Lead Sponsor:

Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. Taiwan

Collaborating Sponsors:

Department of Health

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Extrapyramidal Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

We initiate a study with research grant from department of health and Taoyuan mental hospital and choose risperidone and olanzapine as study medications. We compare the incidence of using anticholiner...

Detailed Description

Objective: First generation antipsychotics frequently induced extrapyramidal side effects (EPS). Second generation antipsychotics were the choices for EPS intolerant schizophrenic patients. But which ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age of 18-65 y/o;
  • Female patients did not have pregnancy plans and must agree to use reliable pregnancy prevention methods if during childbearing age;
  • Meet schizophrenia criteria of DSM-IV;
  • Fulfill DSM-IV neuroleptic-induced acute dystonia or parkinsonism research criteria, the severity of acute dystonia or parkinsonism was greater than moderate degree (\>4) assessed by global impression of Extrapyramidal System Rating Scale (item 43 and 44 of ESRS);
  • Patients or legal responsible people agree to join study and sign informed consent

Exclusion

  • Had other axis I diagnosis of DSM-IV;
  • Unstable major systemic diseases;
  • Had neurological disorder influenced to EPS assessment;
  • Substance abuse or dependence other then coffee or tobacco within 6 months before study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

July 1 2003

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00331825

Start Date

July 1 2000

End Date

July 1 2003

Last Update

May 31 2006

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Taoyuan Mental Hospital

Taoyuan District, Taiwan, 330

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