Aripiprazole Treatment of the Prodrome

September 24, 2009 updated by: Northwell Health

Open-Label Study of Aripiprazole in Individuals at Risk for Chronic Mental Illness

The RAP Program is conducting a research study of the antipsychotic medication Aripiprazole. This drug has been approved for treating symptoms associated with schizophrenia and is associated with fewer side effects. This study will explore how well Aripiprazole treats symptoms of early-onset psychotic disorders as well as symptoms that may indicate risk for such disorders, including unusual thoughts, suspiciousness, perceptual abnormalities, social isolation, and sudden changes in functioning.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

During the 12-week study, eligible patients are seen 7-9 times by research raters and psychiatrists. These visits include side effect monitoring, scheduled medication increases, and ratings designed to measure subtle improvement of symptoms. Monthly blood and urine samples are collected for safety and substance abuse monitoring, and neuropsychological testing is conducted at the first and last appointments. Participants are compensated for their participation and receive medication and study-related visits at no cost during the trial. Depending on their level of response to the medication, participants may also be eligible for a 3-month extension phase.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Glen Oaks, New York, United States, 11004
        • RAP Program, Dept. of Psychiatry Research, The Zucker Hillside Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

13 years to 22 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • You are between the ages of 13 and 22.
  • You are English-speaking.
  • You have a diagnosed psychotic disorder, including: schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or other psychotic disorder
  • OR -
  • You are experiencing one or more pre-psychotic symptoms like unusual thoughts, suspiciousness, or unusual perceptual experiences.
  • You meet additional RAP criteria assessed during screening and interview.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depression with psychotic features.
  • You have a history of neurological, neuroendocrine, or other medical conditions known to affect the brain.
  • You have past or current substance dependence.
  • You are currently taking Aripiprazole.
  • You have taken Aripiprazole in the past.
  • You are currently taking and responding well to another medication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Score on attenuated positive symptom scale at 12 weeks
Score on attenuated negative symptom scale at 12 weeks
Score on adverse events rating scale at 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Score on social functioning scale at 12 weeks
Score on academic functioning scale at 12 weeks
Score on cognitive measures at 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Northwell Health

Collaborators

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Barbara Cornblatt, PhD, LIJMC

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 9, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 25, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 24, 2009

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 03-134

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