Pharmacology of Cognition in Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of guanfacine in improving cognitive and functional impairments in schizotypal personality disorder.

Clinical Trial Description

Schizotypal personality disorder is a psychiatric condition that is characterized by deficiencies in interpersonal relationships and disturbances in thought patterns, appearance, and behavior. This disorder is different from schizophrenia. While some of the symptoms of the two disorders are similar, such as the tendency to have unusual beliefs and behaviors, people with schizotypal personality disorder do not experience hallucinations and are not significantly disconnected from reality, both of which are signature symptoms of schizophrenia. Guanfacine is a drug that is often used to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There is evidence that guanfacine enhances cognition and diminishes impulsivity. This study will determine the effectiveness of guanfacine in improving symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder.

Participants in this 6-week, double-blind study will be randomly assigned to receive either guanfacine or placebo. Participants receiving guanfacine will remain on the drug for the duration of the study. The other participants will receive placebo for the duration of the study. Guanfacine dosages will not exceed 2 mg per day. All participants will report to the study site weekly for assessments of vital signs, study compliance, medication side effects, and psychological symptoms. Additional cognitive testing will be performed at week 6. Upon study completion, patients will return for a follow-up assessment. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00353379
Study type	Interventional
Source	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Contact
Status	Terminated
Phase	Phase 4
Start date	September 1995
Completion date	May 1997

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