NCT00381589

Brief Summary

Hypersalivation (Too much saliva) and drooling is a side effect experienced by 31% of people taking the antipsychotic clozapine. This study aims to determine if using the medication ipratropium bromide(IPB)at bedtime will reduce the amount of salivation and the distress people may feel.

Trial Health

80
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Enrollment
25

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 26, 2006

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 28, 2006

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2006

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

February 12, 2009

Status Verified

February 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

September 26, 2006

Last Update Submit

February 11, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

clozapine-induced hypersalivation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Toronto Nocturnal Hypersalivation Scale scores

    intermittent

  • Visual Analogue Scale - Severity

    intermittent

  • Visual Analogue Scale - Distress

    Intermittent

  • Simpson-Angus Rating Scale

    Each study visit

  • Clinical Global Improvement Scale

    Each study visit

Study Arms (1)

A

EXPERIMENTAL

Random assignment to investigational spray

Drug: ipratropium bromide 0.03% spray

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder as per DSM IV-TR criteria
  • Receiving clozapine for at least 2 months
  • No change in their clozapine dose for at least 2 weeks
  • Have a Clinical Global Impression scale score for hypersalivation of greater than or equal to 4
  • Have the capacity to provide voluntary, informed consent
  • Able to speak English
  • Have a minimum score of 2 on the TNHS prior to study entry
  • No change in medications for at least 2 weeks

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with co-morbid medical conditions that could influence hypersalivation (e.g. Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease)
  • Subjects currently receiving ipratropium bromide for the treatment of hypersalivation or other medical conditions
  • History of narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia or bladder neck obstruction
  • History of an allergic reaction to ipratropium bromide

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Sockalingam S, Shammi C, Remington G. Treatment of clozapine-induced hypersalivation with ipratropium bromide: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. J Clin Psychiatry. 2009 Aug;70(8):1114-9. doi: 10.4088/JCP.08m04495.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sialorrhea

Interventions

Ipratropium

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Salivary Gland DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Atropine DerivativesTropanesAzabicyclo CompoundsAza CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsBelladonna AlkaloidsSolanaceous AlkaloidsAlkaloidsHeterocyclic CompoundsBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicHeterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring

Study Officials

  • Gary Remington, MD, PhD

    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 26, 2006

First Posted

September 28, 2006

Study Start

October 1, 2006

Primary Completion

June 1, 2008

Last Updated

February 12, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-02

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