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Study Of An FDA-approved Drug As Additional Therapy In Patients With Schizophrenia
Clinicaltrials.gov ID 
EudraCT ID 
Not applicable
EU CT Number 
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Trial status 
                  Study complete
                
Study complete
Trial overview
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Flexible Dose of Lamotrigine Compared to Placebo as an Adjunctive Therapy to an Atypical Antipsychotic Agent(s) in Subjects with Schizophrenia
Trial description: This is a 12-week study for the treatment of chronic persistent symptoms in participants with schizophrenia. Participants on a stable, optimal dose of up to two atypical antipsychotics who fulfill the screening criteria will be randomized to receive either an FDA-approved drug or placebo in addition to the current treatment. Safety will be closely monitored through vital signs, various tests, and blood and urine samples.
Primary purpose:
Treatment
Trial design:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Not applicable
Allocation:
Randomized
Primary outcomes:
Change from baseline in the total score of the Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) at Week 12.
Timeframe: 12 Weeks
Secondary outcomes: 
- Efficacy - Change from baseline in PANSS positive symptoms at Week 12 - Change from baseline in the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS) at Week 12 - Change from baseline in PANSS general psychopathology symptoms at Week 12.
Timeframe: 12 Weeks
Interventions:
Enrollment:
209
Primary completion date:
Not applicable
Observational study model:
Not applicable
Time perspective:
Not applicable
Clinical publications:
Donald C. Goff, MD Richard Keefe, PhD Leslie Citrome, MD Katherine Davy, MSc John Krystal, MD Charles Large, PhD Jan Volavka, MD Elizabeth L. Webster, PhD . Lamotrigine as Add-on Therapy in Schizophrenia: Results of Two Placebo-Controlled Trials. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2007;27(6):582-589.
- Inclusion criteria:
 - Diagnosed with schizophrenia.
 
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Inclusion criteria:
 - Diagnosed with schizophrenia.
 - Exhibits persistent positive symptoms that have persisted for a minimum of 3 months prior to screening.
 - Continuously taking 1-2 specific atypical antipsychotics for a minimum of 3 months and must be on a stable dose for at least 1 month prior to entering the study.
 - Participant or a legal guardian is able to understand and sign the consent form. Exclusion criteria:
 - PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Score) total score increases or decreases by more than 20% between the Screening and Baseline visits.
 - Predominant Axis I disorder other than schizophrenia within 6 months prior to screening.
 - History of clinically significant or unstable medical disorder or treatment that would interfere with the study.
 - History of autistic disorder or another pervasive developmental disorder, organic brain disease, dementia, stroke, epilepsy or a history of seizures requiring treatment (this does not include febrile seizures as a child), or those who have suffered a traumatic head injury.
 - Taking psychotropic or primarily centrally active medication at screening.
 - Use of antidepressant medications or mood stabilizers within 1 month of screening.
 
Trial location(s)
Location
GSK Investigational Site
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2Y 3S3
Status
Terminated/Withdrawn
Location
GSK Investigational Site
San Diego, California, United States, 92126
Status
Study Complete
Location
GSK Investigational Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
Status
Study Complete
Location
GSK Investigational Site
Maitland, Florida, United States, 32751
Status
Study Complete
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Study documents
Clinical study report
Available language(s): English
Scientific result summary
Available language(s): English
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Results overview
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Recruitment status
Study complete
Actual primary completion date
Not applicable
Actual study completion date
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Plain language summaries
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