NCT00937261

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand brain function and psychiatric and neurological illness when taking Invega or Risperdal. The objective is to compare the brain effects of Invega to Risperdal in patients with Schizophrenia. This comparison will be evaluated with PET imaging, fMRI, and neurological ratings and assessments.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
96

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4 schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_4 schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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

July 1, 2009

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 7, 2009

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 10, 2009

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2010

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

October 28, 2010

Status Verified

October 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 7, 2009

Last Update Submit

October 27, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison of BOLD signal activation and FDG metabolism of the DLPFC, superior temporal gyrus and amygdala, and their interaction between Invega and Risperdal

    approximately 6-10 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Risperdal

EXPERIMENTAL

Risperdal 2-8mg per day

Drug: Risperidone

Invega

EXPERIMENTAL

Invega 6-12mg per day

Drug: Paliperidone

Interventions

2mg - 8mg per day, for the duration of participation in the study

Also known as: Risperdal
Risperdal

6mg - 12mg per day, for the duration of participation in the study

Also known as: Invega
Invega

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • are currently taking Risperdal and have been on the medication for at least three weeks
  • are diagnosed with schizophrenia
  • are able to provide written informed consent
  • can safely have an MRI

You may not qualify if:

  • are treatment resistant or intolerant to Risperdal
  • have participated in another drug study in the past 28 days
  • are pregnant or trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
  • are colorblind
  • have a history of alcohol, cannabis, or cocaine abuse within two weeks prior to the study
  • have a current or past history of a major medical illness or have abnormal lab values which the study doctor feels is significant

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

UC Irvine

Irvine, California, 92697, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Interventions

RisperidonePaliperidone Palmitate

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PyrimidinonesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsIsoxazolesAzoles

Study Officials

  • Steven G Potkin, M.D.

    UC Irvine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Liv McMillan, B.S.

CONTACT

Steven G Potkin, M.D.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2009

First Posted

July 10, 2009

Study Start

July 1, 2009

Primary Completion

July 1, 2010

Study Completion

January 1, 2011

Last Updated

October 28, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-10

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