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NCT00595504 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Ramelteon as an Adjunct Therapy in Non-Diabetic Patients With Schizophrenia

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

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
25
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00595504 is a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00595504, a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

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

Study Summary

This study involves people who have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are currently taking antipsychotic medications. Some antipsychotic medications may cause weight gain and may increase the risk of diabetes mellitus and heart disease.The purpose of this study is to find out what happens if another medication (ramelteon) is used along with your antipsychotic medication. We want to find out whether doing this will: * Change the way your body breaks down fat and sugar. * Affect your waist size, stomach fat and triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood). * Improve how your body responds to insulin. * Affect your quality of sleep. * Reduce movement disturbances Ramelteon is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people that have difficulty falling asleep. It is not approved for such things as affecting waist size or improving how the body breaks down fat and sugar. Its use in this study is investigational.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Ramelteon

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Freedom Trail Clinic - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 25 participants
Start Date 2008-01
Est. Completion 2010-03
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00595504

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00595504 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 25 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 (89% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 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 Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00595504 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00595504 about?

NCT00595504 is a clinical study titled "Ramelteon as an Adjunct Therapy in Non-Diabetic Patients With Schizophrenia". This study involves people who have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are currently taking antipsychotic medications. Some antipsychotic medications may cause weight gain and may increase the risk of diabetes mellitus and heart disease.The purpose of this study is to find out what happen...

What is the current status of trial NCT00595504?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2008-01. Estimated completion is 2010-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00595504 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00595504?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00595504?

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

Where is trial NCT00595504 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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