Haloperidol vs. Risperidone in the Treatment of Aggression in Psychotic Inmates

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Psychosis; Aggression

• Registration Number: NCT00203775
• Lead Sponsor: University of Connecticut

Brief Summary

This study examines the efficacy of haldol versus risperdal in the treatment of aggression in psychotic prison inmates. It is hypothsized that risperdal will be more effective in decreasing aggression than haldol.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-07
• Study Completion: 2004-04
• Status Verified: 2005-05
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-12
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-10-12
• Last Update Posted: 2006-10-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

age 18 or over, psychotic disorder diagnosed on SCID, inmate at correctional facility for at least 2 weeks -

Exclusion Criteria

active withdrawal from substances of abuse, non-psychotic individuals, pregnant women, people unable to give informed consent, patients on mood stabilizers

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of connecticut health center; 🇺🇸 Farmington, Connecticut, United States