drugset / Trial / NCT01794897

Valacyclovir Augmentation for Cognitive and Functional Remediation in Schizophrenia

NCT01794897

RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindBasic science

Summary

The effects of Valacyclovir (VAV) augmentation or placebo (PLA) as adjuncts to conventional antipsychotic drug treatment will be evaluated among patients with schizophrenia who have been exposed to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Hypothesis: Valacyclovir (VAV) augmentation improves (a) cognitive and (b) overall function among Herpes Simples Virus 1 (HSV-1) exposed early course schizophrenia patients.

Timeline

Start
2013-02
Primary completion
2016-09
Completion
2016-09

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Valacyclovir Unknown 1.5 g Oral