Overview

Treatment for First-Episode Schizophrenia

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-05-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
This 3-year study will determine if the antipsychotic medications olanzapine (Zyprexa®) and risperidone (Risperdal®) can help patients with first-episode schizophrenia.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Northwell Health
Collaborators:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The Zucker Hillside Hospital
Treatments:
Antipsychotic Agents
Olanzapine
Risperidone
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- First episode schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder or schizoaffective disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior treatment with antipsychotic medications.