NCT00169702

Brief Summary

The study is a prospective, randomized, open-label study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2003

Typical duration for not_applicable schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2003

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 9, 2005

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 15, 2005

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

January 30, 2008

Status Verified

April 1, 2007

First QC Date

September 9, 2005

Last Update Submit

January 28, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

Schizophrenia, weight management programme

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • difference in mean weight gain

    November 2007

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • changes in waist circumference, blood pressure, blood lipids, fasting glucose

    November 2007

Study Arms (2)

Standard

OTHER

standard information

Behavioral: weight management program

Intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

weight management program, 12 sessions, 2 weekly, psychoeducational program, interactive topics like healthy food, diet behavior, physical activity, stress reduction.

Behavioral: weight management program

Interventions

12 sessions, psychoeducation

InterventionStandard

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria for schizophrenia
  • Ages between 18 and 65
  • Informed consent
  • Weight gain of at least 1.5 kg in the first 4 weeks
  • A sufficient understanding to participate adequately in the weight management program
  • Patients must agree to cooperate with all tests and examinations required by the protocol.
  • Each patient must understand the nature of the study and must sign an informed consent document.

You may not qualify if:

  • Serious, unstable somatic illnesses
  • Illnesses associated with weight gain including renal and endocrine diseases
  • Weight change greater than 3 kg in the preceding three months
  • Weight gain less than 1.5 kg in the first 4 weeks

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Heinrich-Heine-University, Rhineland State Clinics Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Rhineland State, 40629, Germany

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Hauner H, Rohrig K, Hebebrand J, Skurk T. No evidence for a direct effect of clozapine on fat-cell formation and production of leptin and other fat-cell-derived factors. Mol Psychiatry. 2003 Mar;8(3):258-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.mp.4001246. No abstract available.

    PMID: 12660797BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Joachim Cordes, MD

    Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Rhineland State Clinics Düsseldorf, Bergische Landstrasse 2, 40629 Düsseldorf, Germany

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Ansgar Klimke, Prof

    Department of Psychiatry, Offenbach

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Hans Hauner, Prof

    Technical University of Munic

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2005

First Posted

September 15, 2005

Study Start

June 1, 2003

Study Completion

July 1, 2007

Last Updated

January 30, 2008

Record last verified: 2007-04

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