Status:

RECRUITING

Luteolin for the Treatment of People With Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of California, Los Angeles

Stanley Medical Research Institute

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Schizoaffective Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Luteolin is a natural product found in foods such as celery, green pepper, parsley, and chamomile tea. It has been found to have anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpos...

Detailed Description

The study is a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of luteolin for the treatment of people with schizophrenia, who present with residua...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Either male or female of any race
  • Age is 18-60 years old
  • Meets DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score of 75 or more OR a Clinical Global Impression severity of illness item score of 4 or more
  • Clinically stable
  • Treated with the same antipsychotic for at least 60 days and have received a constant therapeutic dose for at least 30 days prior to study entry
  • Able to participate in the informed consent process and provide voluntary informed consent

Exclusion

  • Meets DSM-5 criteria for alcohol or substance misuse (except caffeine and nicotine) within the last 6 months; or a positive baseline urine drug screen. Participants who meet DSM-5 criteria for marijuana misuse - mild will be included in the study
  • A current infection, including HIV and Hepatitis C; or an organic brain disorder or medical condition, whose pathology or treatment could alter the presentation or treatment of schizophrenia or significantly increase the risk associated with the proposed treatment protocol
  • Currently taking immunosuppressive medications (e.g. oral scheduled corticosteroids, chemotherapy or transplantation or HIV/AIDs associated drugs); or anti-inflammatory medications, including NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, celecoxib, or naproxen) or aspirin \> 81 mg on a daily basis. The use of PRN anti-inflammatory agents will be allowed.
  • Female participants who are pregnant or nursing

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 13 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05204407

Start Date

June 13 2022

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

October 17 2025

Active Locations (2)

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University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095

2

Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21228

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