Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparison of Optimal Antipsychotic Treatments for Adults With Schizophrenia (NCT NCT00802100)

NCT ID: NCT00802100

Last Updated: 2013-02-08

Results Overview

Goal was to randomize 60 participants who met eligibility criteria.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline

Results posted on

2013-02-08

Participant Flow

This feasibility-focused pilot study was conducted at 14 clinical sites affiliated with the Schizophrenia Trials Network in 2008-9.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Olanzapine
Participants will receive treatment with olanzapine and metformin, with the possible addition of simvastatin or benztropine, depending on side effects. Olanzapine dose 10-30 mg/day Metformin dose 850-2550 mg/day
Perphenazine
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects. Perphenazine dose 8-24 mg/day Benztropine dose 1-2 mg/day Metformin dose 850-2550 mg/day Simvistatin dose 20-40 mg/day
Aripiprazole
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects. Aripiprazole dose 10-30 mg/day Benztropine dose 1-2 mg/day Metformin dose 850-2550 mg/day Simvistatin dose 20-40 mg/day
Overall Study
STARTED
6
9
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
2
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
7
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Comparison of Optimal Antipsychotic Treatments for Adults With Schizophrenia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Olanzapine
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive treatment with olanzapine and metformin, with the possible addition of simvastatin or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Perphenazine
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects.
Aripiprazole
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Total
n=21 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
30 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=5 Participants
30 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=7 Participants
27 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.9 • n=5 Participants
29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Total study population

Goal was to randomize 60 participants who met eligibility criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Overall Study
n=21 Participants
This refers to the feasibility of the entire pilot study. Only 21 eligible participants of the goal of 60 were randomized because sites were unable to identify adequate numbers of eligible participants.
Perphenazine
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects.
Aripiprazole
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Feasibility of Randomizing a Cohort of Participants Meeting the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria of the Study
21 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured over 28 weeks of study visits

Population: Analysis population is those randomized. Outcome is discontinuation from study treatment before 28 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Overall Study
n=6 Participants
This refers to the feasibility of the entire pilot study. Only 21 eligible participants of the goal of 60 were randomized because sites were unable to identify adequate numbers of eligible participants.
Perphenazine
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects.
Aripiprazole
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Unacceptable side effects
0 participants
0 participants
0 participants
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Inefficacy
0 participants
1 participants
1 participants
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Patient refusal
3 participants
0 participants
0 participants
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Drop-out, no information available
2 participants
1 participants
0 participants
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Administrative
1 participants
5 participants
3 participants
Antipsychotic Efficacy, Defined as Completion of the Trial Without Psychiatric Hospitalization, Clinician Decision to Discontinue Treatment, or Patient Decision to Discontinue Treatment
Completed trial without discontinuing
0 participants
2 participants
2 participants

Adverse Events

Olanzapine

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Perphenazine

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Aripiprazole

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Olanzapine
n=6 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with olanzapine and metformin, with the possible addition of simvastatin or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Perphenazine
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects.
Aripiprazole
n=6 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Psychiatric disorders
Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Uterine fibroids
0.00%
0/6
0.00%
0/9
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Panic attack
0.00%
0/6
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/6
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
0.00%
0/6
0.00%
0/9
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Olanzapine
n=6 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with olanzapine and metformin, with the possible addition of simvastatin or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Perphenazine
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with perphenazine and benztropine, with the possible addition of simvastatin or metformin, depending on side effects.
Aripiprazole
n=6 participants at risk
Participants will receive treatment with aripiprazole, with the possible addition of simvastatin, metformin, or benztropine, depending on side effects.
Psychiatric disorders
Akathisia/activation
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
77.8%
7/9 • Number of events 7
100.0%
6/6 • Number of events 6
General disorders
Sleepiness
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
100.0%
9/9 • Number of events 9
83.3%
5/6 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Weight gain
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
88.9%
8/9 • Number of events 8
100.0%
6/6 • Number of events 6
General disorders
Dry mouth
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
66.7%
6/9 • Number of events 6
83.3%
5/6 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Increased appetite
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
66.7%
6/9 • Number of events 6
100.0%
6/6 • Number of events 6
General disorders
Insomnia
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
77.8%
7/9 • Number of events 7
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Akinesia
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
55.6%
5/9 • Number of events 5
83.3%
5/6 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Hypersomnia
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle pain
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
Cardiac disorders
Orthostatic faintness
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Decreased sex drive
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin rash
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.00%
0/6
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Diminished sexual arousal
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
sialorrhea
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary hesitancy
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Gynecomastia/galactorrhea/
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Menstrual irregularities
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Problem with sexual orgasm
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2
Renal and urinary disorders
Incontinence/nocturia
0.00%
0/6
0.00%
0/9
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2

Additional Information

Scott Stroup

Columbia University

Phone: (212) 543-5676

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place