A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Ziprasidone Followed by Oral Ziprasidone for … (NCT00644800) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Ziprasidone Followed by Oral Ziprasidone for the Treatment of Psychosis
Brazil89 participantsStarted 2003-07
Plain-language summary
To assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of intramuscular ziprasidone in the treatment of the acute exacerbation of non-organic psychosis of any etiology, including schizophrenia, acute mania, delusional disorder and others.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalized patients with psychosis
* Eligible for intramuscular treatment
* Miminum score of 60 on the PANSS, a score of 14 in the sum of PANSS excitation score and a score of at least 4 in 1 of the following items: poor control of impulses, tension, hostility, uncooperativeness or excitation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Treatment with antidepressants or mood stabilizers within seven days prior to the enrollment; for monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and moclobemide, this period must be two weeks; for fluoxetine, five weeks
* Resistance to conventional antipsychotic agents
* A history of epilepsy
* A diagnosis of abuse of substance within the previous 3 months according to the DSMIV criteria.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change from baseline in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) excitation items scores
Timeframe: Days 1-3 (end of intramuscular dosing)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00644800
SponsorPfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.