drugset / Trial / NCT00216281

Efficacy and Safety Study of Clozapine Augmented by Atomoxetine Versus Clozapine Augmented by Placebo in Patients With Chronic Resistant Schizophrenia

NCT00216281

RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment

Summary

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of ATX augmentation of CLZ as a treatment for the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia. A total sample size of 126 subjects diagnosed with schizophrenia and being treated with the antipsychotic clozapine will undergo genotyping. These subjects will have an initial assessment at four weeks and regular follow-up assessments for a total period of 52 weeks. These subjects will be randomized to continued treatment with CLZ and augmentation with ATX or Placebo.

Timeline

Start
2005-09
Primary completion
2006-10
Completion
2008-09

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Atomoxetine Other / unclassified 40 mg
Comparator Clozapine Other / unclassified

Indications