Status:

UNKNOWN

Vitamin B6 and B12 in the Treatment of Movement Disorders Induced by Antipsychotics

Lead Sponsor:

Nucleo De Pesquisa E Desenvolvimento De Medicamentos Da Universidade Federal Do Ceara

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Drug Induced Movement Disorder, Unspecified

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

D2 dopaminergic receptor blockers, used to treat schizophrenia, can lead to the onset of movement disorders. Drug-induced movement disorders encompass several syndromes. Parkinsonism, dystonia, dyskin...

Detailed Description

D2 dopaminergic receptor blockers, used to treat schizophrenia, can lead to the onset of drug-induced movement disorders, such as parkinsonism, dystonia, dyskinesia and akathisia. They seem to be asso...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Capacity to provide informed consent;
  • Schizophrenia diagnosis (confirmed by Structured Clinical Interview (SCID);
  • Movement disorders induced by psychotropic drugs of at least moderate severity;
  • Exposure to psychotropic medication for at least three months prior of the appearance of movement disorders;.
  • Disorders of movement for at least one year;
  • Stable psychotropic regimen for at least one month prior to study entry.

Exclusion

  • 6-month history of any drug or alcohol abuse or dependence;
  • Changes in psychotropic medications within the last 4 weeks;
  • General medical illness including autoimmune disorders, known chronic infections such as HIV or hepatitis C, and liver or renal failure that could adversely impact on patient outcome;
  • Women who are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 3 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 3 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03790345

Start Date

September 3 2019

End Date

November 3 2021

Last Update

December 18 2019

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Núcleo de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Medicamentos - UFC

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 60430-275