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NCT00237809 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

D-Serine Treatment of Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia

A Phase 3 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, sponsored by Yale University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
104
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00237809 is a Phase 3 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder that has completed, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 104 participants, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00237809, a Phase 3 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, has completed, sponsored by Yale University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
104 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This study is based on the hypothesis that by increasing N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor function in the brain and thereby increasing the capacity of the brain to both form new connections and strengthen existing connections, schizophrenic patients may derive both greater and sustained benefit from cognitive retraining.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG D-serine
  • BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Retraining (CRT)
  • BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Retraining Placebo

Study Locations (2)

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Mental Health Center - New Haven
  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System - West Haven

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 104 participants
Start Date 2002-09
Est. Completion 2012-09
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Yale University

1,492 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00237809

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00237809 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 104 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The listed sponsor is Yale University, which has 1,492 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Schizophrenia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00237809 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00237809 about?

NCT00237809 is a clinical study titled "D-Serine Treatment of Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia". This study is based on the hypothesis that by increasing N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor function in the brain and thereby increasing the capacity of the brain to both form new connections and strengthen existing connections, schizophrenic patients may derive both greater and sustained bene...

What is the current status of trial NCT00237809?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 104 participants. The study started on 2002-09. Estimated completion is 2012-09.

What conditions does trial NCT00237809 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00237809?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), D-serine (DRUG), Cognitive Retraining (CRT) (BEHAVIORAL), Cognitive Retraining Placebo (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00237809?

This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00237809 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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