Status:

COMPLETED

Metformin for Treatment Antipsychotic Induced Amenorrhea in Female Schizophrenic Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Central South University

Conditions:

Amenorrhea

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-40 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Antipsychotics such as risperidone could induce amenorrhea in schizophrenic patients. The investigators conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled study to test the efficacy of metformin for antipsych...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • schizophrenia patient
  • amenorrhea for more than three months after antipsychotic treatment

Exclusion

  • liver or renal diseases
  • pregnant or lactating women
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • hypertension or diabetes mellitus

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

84 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01206153

Start Date

June 1 2008

End Date

March 1 2010

Last Update

September 21 2010

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Institute of Mental Health of The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, China, 410011