Biomarkers in Schizophrenia

Summary

N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-type glutamate receptors are thought to play a pivotal role in neurocognitive dysfunction associated with schizophrenia. Further, several novel glutamate-based classes of compound are presently in development as potential novel treatments for persistent negative and cognitive symptoms. The study will assess effectiveness of a NMDA-based intervention on biomarkers related to schizophrenia as a mechanism for developing appropriate outcome batteries for future trials of novel compounds.

Timeline

Start

2009-06

Primary completion

2011-07

Completion

2011-07

Publications

• Kantrowitz JT, Epstein ML, Lee M, Lehrfeld N, Nolan KA, Shope C, Petkova E, Silipo G, Javitt DC. Improvement in mismatch negativity generation during d-serine treatment in schizophrenia: Correlation with symptoms. Schizophr Res. 2018 Jan;191:70-79. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2017.02.027. Epub 2017 Mar 18.

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