NCT00707382

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether genotyping for CYP2D6 and 2C19 polymorphisms or intense clinical monitoring of treatment and adverse effects improves the antipsychotic treatment in patients with schizophrenia. This study is designed as a three-armed prospective randomized controlled clinical trial and includes 300 patients with schizophrenia. Patients are followed for a period of one year. During the study period the following effect measures are registered:

  • Time to discontinuation of all antipsychotic medications
  • Number of changes in medication dose
  • Number of changes in medication
  • Compliance (patients´ adherence to medical treatment)
  • Clinical symptoms
  • Adverse effects

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
311

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2008

Typical duration for not_applicable schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2008

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 26, 2008

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 30, 2008

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

February 10, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

3.8 years

First QC Date

June 26, 2008

Last Update Submit

February 9, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

PharmacogeneticsComplianceAntipsychotic drugsSchizophrenia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Time to discontinuation of initial antipsychotic treatment

    one year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Compliance

    one year

Study Arms (3)

Genotyping for CYP4502D6 and 2C19 polymorphisms

OTHER

In this study arm (1) the genotype information is given to the physician in charge of treatment and can be used to direct the pharmacological treatment in accordance with the current guidelines from Sct. Hans hospital. In the guidelines the genotype is translated to the clinical designation "normal", "slow" or "fast" metabolizer of CYP2D6 or "normal" or "slow" metabolizer of CYP2C19. Different treatment options for the different genotypes are described in the clinical guidelines.

Genetic: (1) Genotyping for CYP4502D6 and 2C19 polymorphisms

(2) Intense clinical monitoring

OTHER

In this study arm (2) the genotype information is not revealed. The intervention consists of an intensified clinical monitoring of treatment effect, side effects and patient perspective. Staffpersonnel is trained in the use of a clinical manual that builds on a selection of validated questions from the Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS), Side effect score (Udvalg af Kliniske Undersøgelser (UKU) and Rating of Medical Influences (ROMI). The manual has to be used at least once in a quarter (every third month), which is monitored by the study personnel. Data registered by the patients primary contact person are not used as outcome measures in the study but only as intervention tool for the optimisation of the medical antipsychotic treatment.

Other: (2) Intense clinical monitoring

(3) Control

NO INTERVENTION

In this studyarm (3), (Control) treatment followed usual local practice. The genotype information was not revealed.

Other: (3) Control

Interventions

In this study arm (1), the genotype information is given to the physician in charge of treatment and can be used to direct the pharmacological treatment according to local guidelines. In the guidelines the genotype is translated to the clinical designation "normal", "slow" or "fast" metabolizer of CYP2D6 or "normal" or "slow" metabolizer of CYP2C19. Different treatment options for the different genotypes are described.

Genotyping for CYP4502D6 and 2C19 polymorphisms

In this study arm (2) the genotype information is not revealed. The intervention consists of an intensified clinical monitoring of treatment effect, side effects and patient perspective. Staffpersonnel is trained in the use of a clinical manual that builds on a selection of validated questions from the Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS), Side effect score (Udvalg af Kliniske Undersøgelser (UKU) and Rating of Medical Influences (ROMI). The manual has to be used at least once in a quarter (every third month), which is monitored by the study personnel. Data registered by the patients primary contact person are not used as outcome measures in the study but only as intervention tool for the optimisation of the medical antipsychotic treatment.

(2) Intense clinical monitoring

In this studyarm (3), (Control) treatment followed usual local practice. The genotype information was not revealed.

(3) Control

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosed with schizophrenia
  • Able to give written informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg Hospital and Research Unit, Psychiatric Centre Bispebjerg

Copenhagen, 2400, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Jurgens G, Andersen SE, Rasmussen HB, Werge T, Jensen HD, Kaas-Hansen BS, Nordentoft M. Effect of Routine Cytochrome P450 2D6 and 2C19 Genotyping on Antipsychotic Drug Persistence in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Dec 1;3(12):e2027909. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.27909.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

SchizophreniaPatient Compliance

Interventions

Genotype

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genetic Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Gesche Jürgens, MD, phd

    Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2008

First Posted

June 30, 2008

Study Start

February 1, 2008

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

February 10, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

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