RecruitingPhase 2NCT04959201

Combination of NMDA-enhancing and Antioxidant Treatments for Schizophrenia


Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Nov 30, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Previous studies found that some NMDA-enhancing agents were able to improve clinical symptoms of patients with schizophrenia. In addition, several drugs with antioxidant 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 antioxidant 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 two treatments — an NMDA receptor enhancer (which targets brain chemistry believed to be abnormal in schizophrenia) and an antioxidant — can reduce symptoms of schizophrenia when added to existing antipsychotic medication. The goal is to address aspects of schizophrenia, including thinking problems, that antipsychotics alone do not fully control. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia (based on DSM-5 criteria) - You remain symptomatic despite being on a stable antipsychotic dose for at least 3 months - Your overall symptom burden is significant (total PANSS score of 60 or above) - You are willing to participate and provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an intellectual disability or active substance/alcohol use disorder - You have a history of epilepsy, head trauma, stroke, or another serious brain or nervous system condition - Your lab tests show significant abnormalities - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are unable to follow the study protocol Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGNMDAE plus AO

Use of an NMDA enhancer plus a drug with antioxidant 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

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