Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Long-acting Risperidone Microspheres in Patients With Schizophrenia or Other Psychotic Disorders When Switching From Typical Antipsychotic (Oral/Depot) or Atypical Oral Other Than Risperidone

July 6, 2010 updated by: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and safety of patients on long-acting Risperidone microshpheres injection. The major advantage of long-acting injection over oral medication is facilitation of compliance in medication taking. Non-compliance is very common among schizophrenic and is a frequent cause of relapse.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

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 Contact

Study Locations

      • Hong Kong, China
        • Recruiting
        • Kwai Chung Hospital
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Gloria FY Chan, Dr
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Ming-ming Chan, Dr
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Vincent WH Chan, Dr
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Tin-sung Tam, Dr

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder according to DSM IV criteria who requires long term antipsychotic therapy
  • Currently treated with either an atypical antipsychotic, other than risperidone, a conventional depot antipsychotic or oral conventional antipsychotic
  • Subject has been symptomatically stable on a stable dose of an antipsychotic the last month
  • Subject and/or patient's relative, guardian or legal representative has signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • First antipsychotic treatment ever
  • On clozapine during the last 3 month
  • Serious unstable medical condition
  • History or current symptoms of tardive dyskinesia
  • History of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding female
  • Female patient of childbearing potential without adequate contraception.
  • Participation in an investigational drug trial in the 30 days prior to selection
  • Known intolerance/non-responder to risperidone

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Efficacy/ Clinical Global Impression
Time Frame: Week 0, 4, 8,12
Week 0, 4, 8,12
Personal and Social Performance Scale
Time Frame: Week 0, 12
Week 0, 12
Extrapyramidal Symptom
Time Frame: Week 0, 4, 8,12
Week 0, 4, 8,12

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
+Quality of life SF-36
Time Frame: Week 0,12
Week 0,12
Pain assoicated with injection VAS
Time Frame: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Week 0, 4, 8, 12

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Wing King Lee, Dr, Yaumatei Psychiatric Center, Kwai Chung Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2004

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 23, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

November 26, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 7, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 6, 2010

Last Verified

July 1, 2010

More Information

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