RecruitingPhase 2NCT07122895

Sex Differences in NMDA-enhancing Treatment of Schizophrenia


Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Sep 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Schizophrenia differs between sexes in clinical symptoms and functional outcome. Negative symptoms are the core pathology of this disease. NMDA receptor (NMDAR) dysfunction is a key factor in negative symptoms. This study aims to examine the sex difference in the efficacy of an NMDA-enhancer (NMDAE) for the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a medication that boosts NMDA receptor activity in the brain can improve the negative symptoms of schizophrenia (such as low motivation, flat emotions, and social withdrawal), and whether the treatment works differently in men and women. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia - You have been mentally stable for at least 6 months - Your main ongoing symptoms are negative symptoms (low energy, flat affect, withdrawal) rather than hallucinations or delusions - You are on a stable dose of antipsychotic medication **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your schizophrenia is primarily characterized by active positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations) - You have unstable medical conditions - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have certain neurological conditions 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 negative symptoms

DRUGPlacebo Cap

Use of placebo as a comparator


Locations(1)

Department of Psychiatry, China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

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