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NCT00249288 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Folate Supplementation in Schizophrenia

A Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
46
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00249288 is a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00249288, a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
46 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study aims to examine factors potentially contributing to differences in blood folate, homocysteine or B12 levels between schizophrenia patients, to test the hypothesis that low folate is associated with negative symptoms, and to examine the efficacy of folate supplementation for reducing negative symptoms.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Folate

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 46 participants
Start Date 2003-12
Est. Completion 2008-06
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00249288

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00249288 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 46 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 (79% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Schizophrenia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00249288 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00249288 about?

NCT00249288 is a clinical study titled "Folate Supplementation in Schizophrenia". This study aims to examine factors potentially contributing to differences in blood folate, homocysteine or B12 levels between schizophrenia patients, to test the hypothesis that low folate is associated with negative symptoms, and to examine the efficacy of folate supplementation for reducing negat...

What is the current status of trial NCT00249288?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 46 participants. The study started on 2003-12. Estimated completion is 2008-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00249288 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Schizophrenia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00249288?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Folate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00249288?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00249288 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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