NCT00034749

Brief Summary

A clinical study to compare the safety and effectiveness of two different dose ranges of risperidone solution in the treatment of adolescents with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
279

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2001

Longer than P75 for phase_3 schizophrenia

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2001

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 2, 2002

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 3, 2002

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

June 8, 2011

Status Verified

March 1, 2010

First QC Date

May 2, 2002

Last Update Submit

June 6, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

AdolescentsSchizophreniarisperidone

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in total PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale for Schizophrenia) from baseline to the 8-week endpoint

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline in PANSS subscale scores and Clinical Global Impression (CGI-S and CGI-I) scores, number of subjects achieving a clinical response (at least 20% improvement in total PANSS), safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics.

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 17 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects will be eligible for study enrollment if they: are adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 years
  • have a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia and are suffering from an acute episode
  • provide their assent and parental informed consent to participate
  • are otherwise relatively healthy on the basis of a medical and physical examination
  • and are able to be in-patients for approximately 2 weeks.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects will be excluded from the study if they: meet the criteria for psychiatric disorders other than schizophrenia
  • have moderate or severe mental retardation
  • fail to respond to treatment with at least two typical or atypical antipsychotics
  • have a history of substance dependence within the 3 months before screening
  • are considered at risk for suicidal or violent behavior
  • have a seizure disorder
  • have a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, similar encephalopathic syndrome, or tardive dyskinesia
  • or receive prohibited medication within a specified period before screening.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Haas M, Eerdekens M, Kushner S, Singer J, Augustyns I, Quiroz J, Pandina G, Kusumakar V. Efficacy, safety and tolerability of two dosing regimens in adolescent schizophrenia: double-blind study. Br J Psychiatry. 2009 Feb;194(2):158-64. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.107.046177.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Interventions

Risperidone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PyrimidinonesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L. C. Clinical Trial

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

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 2, 2002

First Posted

May 3, 2002

Study Start

April 1, 2001

Study Completion

March 1, 2006

Last Updated

June 8, 2011

Record last verified: 2010-03