Schizophrenia study: Cromoglycate
Official title Cromoglicate Adjunctive Therapy for Outpatients With Schizophrenia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03794076
What this study is testing
What is Cromoglycate?
An investigational intranasal spray being studied as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. Cromoglycate is designed to stabilize mast cells and inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators.
Also referred to as NasalCrom.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether cromoglicate helps people with schizophrenia when added to their regular treatment.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and you are treated as an outpatient.
- What's involved
- You will take cromoglicate pills and a pretend pill. Neither you nor the doctors will know which one is real. You will keep taking your usual medicines and attend study visits.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Written informed consent.
- Both genders, ages 18-60 years
- Schizophrenia / schizoaffective disorder (DSM V).
- Treated with the same APD for at least 60 days; Stable dose of APD for \> 1 month, continued throughout the study.
- PANSS total score of 60 and Score 4 or more on one or more items of the 'positive' syndrome items (P1-P7)
You likely can't join if
- No illicit substance use in last 30 days/no dependence in 6 months with the exception of methadone treatment for opioid withdrawal.
- History or current medical /neurological illnesses that may lead to an unstable course with the exception of epilepsy which is well-controlled on an...
- Pregnancy.
- History of immune disorders, HIV infection, or receiving immune-suppressants or immuno-modulators, e.g., steroids.
- Current or prior treatment with CGY or History of hypersensitivity to CGY.
- Intellectual disability as defined in DSM V.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Written informed consent.
- Both genders, ages 18-60 years
- Schizophrenia / schizoaffective disorder (DSM V).
- Treated with the same APD for at least 60 days; Stable dose of APD for \> 1 month, continued throughout the study.
- PANSS total score of 60 and Score 4 or more on one or more items of the 'positive' syndrome items (P1-P7)
- Preference for patients with duration of psychosis less than 7 years.
- No illicit substance use in last 30 days/no dependence in 6 months with the exception of methadone treatment for opioid withdrawal.
- History or current medical /neurological illnesses that may lead to an unstable course with the exception of epilepsy which is well-controlled on an antiepileptic medication for at least 6 months.
- Pregnancy.
- History of immune disorders, HIV infection, or receiving immune-suppressants or immuno-modulators, e.g., steroids.
- Current or prior treatment with CGY or History of hypersensitivity to CGY.
- Intellectual disability as defined in DSM V.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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