Schizophrenia Clinical Trial
— AMICUSOfficial title:
Amisulpride Augmentation in Clozapine-unresponsive Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health problem usually starting in the late teens/early twenties,
and often lasting many years. The standard medication ('antipsychotics') for this problem is
usually helpful, and if taken continually can keep people well, reducing the likelihood of
further episodes. However, in up to one in three people with schizophrenia, the illness does
not show much improvement with antipsychotic medication. For some of these 'resistant'
illnesses, one particular antipsychotic, clozapine, can work well, but one disadvantage is
the risk of a severe blood side effect which means that regular blood testing is necessary.
If the response to clozapine treatment is disappointing, there is some evidence that adding
another antipsychotic can sometimes produce more improvement. However, it seems that the
added antipsychotic may need to be taken by the person for at least 10 weeks in order to
work well. The investigators plan to test carefully the possible benefits and problems when
the antipsychotic amisulpride or a dummy tablet ('placebo') is added to clozapine for 12
weeks in people whose schizophrenia illness has not been helped much by any antipsychotic
medication on its own, and who are now taking clozapine, but again with not much
improvement. The investigators have chosen amisulpride because its pharmacological action
may be complementary to that of clozapine, and also it is less likely than some other
antipsychotics to compound some of the characteristic side effects of clozapine, such as
sedation, weight gain and other metabolic problems.
Adjunctive amisulpride or placebo will be randomly assigned. The investigators expect that
adding amisulpride will be more likely to cause an improvement than adding placebo. But the
investigators should learn more about the risks and side effects of combining these two
medications. Also, the investigators should gain a greater understanding of the possible
benefits of adding another antipsychotic to clozapine in relation to particular problem
symptoms, and a person's ability to live and work in the community.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 69 |
Est. completion date | March 2015 |
Est. primary completion date | March 2015 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: 1. A criterion level of persistent symptom severity despite an adequate trial of clozapine monotherapy in terms of dosage, duration and adherence (as used by Honer et al 2006): - Treatment for at least 12 weeks at a stable dose of 400 mg or more of clozapine a day, unless the size of the dose was limited by side effects - A total score of 80 or greater at baseline on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS: Kay et al 1987, 1988); the range of possible scores is 30 to 210, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms. - A Clinical Global Impressions (CGI: Guy 1976) score of 4 or greater (range of possible scores, 1=not mentally ill to 7=extremely ill) - A Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (SOFAS: Goldman et al 1992, DSM-IV 1994) score of 40 or less; range of possible scores, 1 to 100, with lower scores indicating impaired functioning. 2. Age 18-65 years, inclusive 3. Clinically stable for the last 3 months with a consistent clozapine regimen. 4. Competent and willing to provide written, informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically-significant alcohol/substance use in the previous three months 2. Developmental disability 3. Indication for current treatment with clozapine was intolerance/movement disorder 4. A previous trial of clozapine augmentation with amisulpride. 5. Existing relevant physical health problems: such as cardiovascular disease, previous problems with prolactin, and impaired liver/ renal function. 6. Any woman who is pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and any woman of child bearing potential unless using adequate contraception. |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Country | Name | City | State |
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United Kingdom | Imperial College London | London | |
United Kingdom | University College London | London | |
United Kingdom | University of Manchester | Manchester |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Imperial College London | University College, London, University of Manchester |
United Kingdom,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
---|---|---|---|---|
Primary | Total score on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | No | |
Secondary | Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | No | |
Secondary | Calgary Depression Rating Scale for Schizophrenia | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | No | |
Secondary | Schedule for the Assessment of Insight | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | No | |
Secondary | Service Engagement Scale | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | No | |
Secondary | Antipsychotic Non-Neurological Side Effects Scale | Baseline, and 6 and 12 weeks | Yes |
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