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NCT00816907 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

The Use of Metformin in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Schizophrenia (The METS Study)

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
146
Enrollment target

NCT00816907 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 146 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00816907, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
146 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will test the usefulness of the medication metformin in treating people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and also taking antipsychotic medications.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Metformin

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 146 participants
Start Date 2009-01
Est. Completion 2010-03
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00816907

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00816907 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 146 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00816907 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00816907 about?

NCT00816907 is a clinical study titled "The Use of Metformin in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Schizophrenia (The METS Study)". This study will test the usefulness of the medication metformin in treating people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and also taking antipsychotic medications.

What is the current status of trial NCT00816907?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 146 participants. The study started on 2009-01. Estimated completion is 2010-03.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00816907?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00816907?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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