Investigate Risperidone for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adolescents

Summary

A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two dose ranges of risperidone (1 to 3 mg/day, and 4 to 6 mg/day) versus placebo (an inactive substance like a sugar pill) in adolescents (aged 13 to 17 years) with schizophrenia (i.e. abnormal behavior and thoughts). The study duration is about 6 to 7 weeks.

Timeline

Start

2004-08

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-12

Publications

• Results Haas M, Unis AS, Armenteros J, Copenhaver MD, Quiroz JA, Kushner SF. A 6-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of risperidone in adolescents with schizophrenia. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2009 Dec;19(6):611-21. doi: 10.1089/cap.2008.0144.

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