RecruitingPhase 2NCT04745143

Monotherapy of an NMDA Enhancer for Schizophrenia


Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Previous studies found that some NMDA-enhancing agent was able to augment antioxidant activity and its adjunctive therapy was better than placebo in reducing clinical symptoms and cognitive deficits and revealed favorable safety in patients with chronic schizophrenia. Of note, a substantial portion of schizophrenia patients refuse or cannot tolerate antipsychotics due to poor response or severe side effects. Therefore, this study aims to examine the efficacy and safety of an NMDA enhancer (NMDAE) as a monotherapy for the treatment of schizophrenia.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether an NMDA enhancer drug — a medication that boosts a chemical signaling system in the brain thought to be underactive in schizophrenia — can help manage symptoms on its own without traditional antipsychotic medications. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia (DSM-5 criteria) - You are unwilling or unable to tolerate antipsychotic medications due to side effects or poor response - Your symptom score (PANSS total) is 60 or higher, indicating significant symptoms - You have been off antipsychotic drugs for at least 1 week - You are able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a current substance use problem or history of dependence in the past 3 months - You have epilepsy, a history of serious head injury, or stroke - You have a serious physical illness that would complicate participation - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGNMDAE

Use of an NMDA enhancer for the treatment of schizophrenia

DRUGPlacebo Cap

Use of placebo as a comparator


Locations(1)

Department of Psychiatry, China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

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