Status:

UNKNOWN

Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Prevention of Relapse of Schizoaffective

Lead Sponsor:

Xijing Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

The No.3 hospital of PLA

The No.91 hospital of PLA

Conditions:

Schizoaffective Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the prevention of relapse of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder. Primary Outcome Measures...

Detailed Description

Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic illness and generally requires life-long treatment. To date however, no physical therapy has been evaluated in the maintenance treatment of schizoaffective disord...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV)diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder
  • Experiencing an acute exacerbation of psychotic symptoms
  • A score of \>=4 on at least 3 of the following 7 PANSS items: Delusions (P1), Hallucinatory behavior (P3), Excitement (P4), Hostility (P7), Tension (G4), Uncooperativeness (G8), and Poor Impulse Control (G14)
  • A score of \>=16 on YMRS and/or a score of \>=16 on the HAM-D-21
  • Healthy based on physical examinations, electrocardiogram (ECG), laboratory tests, medical history, and vital signs measurements

Exclusion

  • A primary active mental illness diagnosis other than schizoaffective disorder
  • Have attempted suicide within 12 months or are at imminent risk of suicide or violent behavior
  • Subjects with first episode of psychosis
  • Received electroconvulsive therapy in the past 3 months
  • History of hypersensitivity to or intolerance of paliperidone, risperidone, or 20% Intralipid (placebo)
  • Received long-acting antipsychotic medication within 2 injection cycles
  • Received therapy with clozapine within 3 months
  • A history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Previous history of lack of response to antipsychotic medication
  • Subjects receiving therapy with antidepressants or mood stabilizers that has been initiated and/or changed in dose \<30 days prior to screening
  • Receiving therapy with carbamazepine
  • Receiving therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2013

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

540 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02221635

Start Date

March 1 2013

End Date

January 1 2015

Last Update

August 20 2014

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Qingrong

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710032