Safety and Efficacy of an Anti-Psychotic in Patients With Schizophrenia

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy (how well the drug works), safety, and side effects of paliperidone palmitate injection compared to placebo in the treatment of the symptoms of schizophrenia in adults. The placebo used in this study was a nutritional substance known as 20% Intralipid emulsion given to patients requiring intravenous feedings.

Timeline

Start

2003-10

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-07

Publications

• Kramer M, Litman R, Hough D, Lane R, Lim P, Liu Y, Eerdekens M. Paliperidone palmitate, a potential long-acting treatment for patients with schizophrenia. Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2010 Jun;13(5):635-47. doi: 10.1017/S1461145709990988. Epub 2009 Nov 27.

Drugs

Indications