Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Efficacy of PEAR-004 in Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study was to determine in patients currently being administered antipsychotic pharmacotherapy whether PEAR-004 could further reduce symptoms of schizophrenia as measured by the Posi...

Detailed Description

This was a randomized, sham-controlled, rater-blinded, parallel group trial. Overall, 112 subjects were randomized 1:1 in to the following groups: * Group A: Clinician-directed pharmacotherapy + PEAR...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Key
  • Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study.
  • Healthy male and female subjects 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive, and in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination, and vital signs at screening
  • SCID-based DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia and a total PANSS score \> 60
  • Proficient in English at 5th grade reading level or higher, in the judgement of the investigator
  • Capable of using a mobile device (compatible with PEAR-004) and using common applications, in the judgement of the investigator
  • Key

Exclusion

  • Major change in primary antipsychotic medication in the prior 4 weeks before screening (e.g., switching to a new agent or a dose adjustment within two weeks of randomization)
  • Planning to move out of the geographic area within 3 months
  • Unable to use English to participate in the consent process, the interventions or assessments
  • Inability to comply with study procedures, due to severe medical conditions or otherwise
  • Meet DSM-5 diagnosis for a current episode of major depression, mania, or hypomania in the past month
  • Meet DSM-5 diagnosis for a current moderate or severe alcohol or cannabis use disorder in the past 2 months
  • Meet DSM-5 diagnosis for a current substance use disorder (other than alcohol or cannabis) in the past 2 months
  • Considered high risk for suicidal behavior based on ISST-Plus score at screening, or in the judgement of the investigator
  • Previously participated in a clinical study involving PEAR-004

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 10 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 26 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

112 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03751280

Start Date

December 10 2018

End Date

September 26 2019

Last Update

January 5 2021

Active Locations (6)

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Novartis Investigative Site

Garden Grove, California, United States, 92845

2

Novartis Investigative Site

Oakland, California, United States, 94607

3

Novartis Investigative Site

Torrance, California, United States, 90502

4

Novartis Investigative Site

Maitland, Florida, United States, 32751