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NCT00338949 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Ziprasidone for Improving Insulin Sensitivity in People With Schizophrenia Who Are at Risk for Diabetes

A Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Insulin Resistance, sponsored by Veterans Medical Research Foundation.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
77
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00338949 is a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Insulin Resistance that has completed, run by Veterans Medical Research Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 77 participants, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00338949, a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Insulin Resistance, has completed, sponsored by Veterans Medical Research Foundation.

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

Study Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ziprasidone treatment versus treatment with a standard atypical antipsychotic drug in improving insulin sensitivity and reducing excess abdominal fat storage in people with schizophrenia who are at risk for diabetes.

Interventions

  • DRUG Switch
  • DRUG Control

Study Locations (1)

California

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System - San Diego

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 77 participants
Start Date 2006-06
Est. Completion 2009-12
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00338949

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00338949 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 77 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 (65% lower). The listed sponsor is Veterans Medical Research Foundation, which has 35 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Schizophrenia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Switch is the first listed.

NCT00338949 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00338949 about?

NCT00338949 is a clinical study titled "Ziprasidone for Improving Insulin Sensitivity in People With Schizophrenia Who Are at Risk for Diabetes". This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ziprasidone treatment versus treatment with a standard atypical antipsychotic drug in improving insulin sensitivity and reducing excess abdominal fat storage in people with schizophrenia who are at risk for diabetes.

What is the current status of trial NCT00338949?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 77 participants. The study started on 2006-06. Estimated completion is 2009-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00338949 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Schizophrenia, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome X.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00338949?

The interventions under investigation include: Switch (DRUG), Control (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00338949?

This trial is sponsored by Veterans Medical Research Foundation, which has 35 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00338949 being conducted?

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

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