RecruitingPhase 2NCT04917302

Combination of NMDA-enhancing and Anti-inflammatory Treatments for Schizophrenia


Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 13, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Previous studies found that some NMDA-enhancing agents were able to improve clinical symptoms of patients with chronic schizophrenia. In addition, several drugs with anti-inflammatory properties have been tested in clinical trials for the treatment of schizophrenia too. Whether combined treatment of an NMDA-enhancing agent and a drug with anti-inflammatory property can be better than an NMDA-enhancing agent alone deserves study.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a combination of a drug that enhances brain signaling (NMDA-enhancing treatment) with an anti-inflammatory drug can improve symptoms in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. **You may be eligible if:** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia (as per DSM-5 criteria) - Your symptoms have not improved despite trying at least two different antipsychotic medications - You still have significant symptoms, but your condition has been stable for at least 3 months - Your antipsychotic dose has not changed in at least 3 months - You are willing to participate and can give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have an intellectual disability or active substance use disorder - You have a history of epilepsy, significant head injury, stroke, or other serious brain conditions - You have significantly abnormal blood or laboratory test results - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

DRUGNMDAE plus AIFA

Use of an NMDA enhancer plus a drug with anti-inflammatory property for the treatment of schizophrenia.

DRUGNMDAE plus Placebo Cap

Use of an NMDA enhancer plus placebo as a comparator


Locations(1)

Department of Psychiatry, China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT04917302


Related Trials