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Lurasidone HCl: A Phase 3 Study of Patients With Acute Schizophrenia

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Schizophrenia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00549718
Lead Sponsor
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Brief Summary

Lurasidone HCl is a compound being developed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This clinical study is designed to test the hypothesis that lurasidone is more efficacious than placebo. The study will also evaluate the safety and tolerability of lurasidone as compared to placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
489
Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible to enter the study, each patient must comply with the following inclusion criteria:

  • Provide written informed consent and aged between 18 and 75 years of age.
  • Meets DSM-IV™ criteria for a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia.
  • Not pregnant, if of reproductive potential agrees to remain abstinent or use adequate and reliable contraception for duration of study.
  • Able and agrees to remain off prior antipsychotic medication for the duration of study.
  • Good physical health on the basis of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory screening.
  • Willing and able to comply with the protocol, including the inpatient requirements and outpatient visits.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Considered by the investigator to be at imminent risk of suicide or injury to self, others, or property.
  • Any chronic organic disease of the CNS (other than schizophrenia)
  • Used investigational compound within 30 days.
  • Clinically significant or history of alcohol abuse/alcoholism or drug abuse/dependence within the last 6 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Lurasidone 40mgLurasidone HCl-
Sugar PillLurasidone HCl-
Lurasidone 80mgLurasidone HCl-
Lurasidone 120mgLurasidone HCl-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Total PANSS Score From Baseline to the End of the Double Blind Phase6 weeks

The PANSS is a 30-item scale (range 30-210) designed to assess various symptoms of schizophrenia including delusions, grandiosity, blunted affect, poor attention, and poor impulse control. The 30 symptoms are rated on a 7-point scale that ranges from 1 (absent) to 7 (extreme psychopathology). The PANSS total score consists of the sum of all 30 PANSS items. Higher scores indicate worsening.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CGI-S From Baseline to the End of the Double-blind Treatment6 weeks

Clinical Global Impression of Severity is a clinician-rated assessment of the subject's current illness state on a 7 point scale, where a higher score is associated with greater illness severity. The scale has a single item measured on a 7 point scale from 1 ('normal', not ill) to 7 (extremely ill).

Trial Locations

Locations (48)

K&S Professional Research Services, LLC.

🇺🇸

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Comprehensive Neuroscience, Inc

🇺🇸

Cerritos, California, United States

Clinical Innovations, Inc.

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Costa Mesa, California, United States

Collaborative Neuroscience Network Inc.,12772 Valley View Street,Suite 3

🇺🇸

Garden Grove, California, United States

California Clinical Trials

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Paramount, California, United States

Pasadena Research Institute

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Pasadena, California, United States

California Neuropsychopharmacology,CNRI - Los Angeles LLC,8309 Telegraph Road

🇺🇸

Pico Rivera, California, United States

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

🇺🇸

San Diego, California, United States

Comprehensive Neuroscience, Inc.

🇺🇸

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Florida Clinical Research Center, LLC

🇺🇸

Bradenton, Florida, United States

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K&S Professional Research Services, LLC.
🇺🇸Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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