Overview

Atypical Neuroleptic Drugs in People With Mental Retardation/Developmental Delay

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2001-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Psychiatric drugs are often used to treat behavioral symptoms of mental retardation/developmental delay (MR/DD). These drugs can cause serious side effects. Newer drugs may have decreased side effects. This study will compare new and old drugs used to treat behavioral symptoms in people with MR/DD.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Treatments:
Antipsychotic Agents
Clozapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone