TerminatedPhase 4

Fluoxetine vs Aripiprazole Comparative Trial (FACT)

United States9 participantsStarted 2014-07

Plain-language summary

We are conducting a randomized, 24-week, double-blind study, comparing fluoxetine with aripiprazole in 48 patients with attenuated positive symptoms at a level of at least moderate severity.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 25 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: * consent obtained from patients and their parents (assent for patients under 18); * age 12-25 years (inclusive); * English-speaking; * at least one positive (Scale A) SOPS score of 3-5, i.e., moderate, moderately severe or severe. Exclusion Criteria: * lifetime diagnosis of an Axis I psychotic disorder, including: schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depression with psychotic features; * current psychosis (any positive symptom SOPS score of 6, i.e., extreme); * current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, single episode or recurrent, severe without psychotic features; * current stimulant treatment; * history of neurological, neuroendocrine or other medical condition known to affect the brain; * any significant medical condition that contra-indicates treatment with either aripiprazole or fluoxetine; * past or current substance dependence; sunstance abuse within the last 4 weeks; * IQ \< 70.

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

Time to Treatment Failure

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02357849

SponsorNorthwell Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-04

Results submitted2023-10-05

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Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.