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N/A N=11 Randomized Double-blind Basic Science

Acute D2 Receptor Blockade Induced Neuronal Network Changes in Human Volunteers

Imaging of the Brain and Antipsychotics · Neuronal Network Changes

Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status — -1.5; -0.5 RBANS T-Scale point difference

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Risperidone (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Northwell Health
Primary completion
Jul 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status
-1.5; -0.5
SECONDARY
Simpson-Angus Extrapyramidal Side Effects Scale
0; 0

Summary

To detect the effect of second-generation antipsychotic drug on the neural activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Between 18 and 60 years of age
  • Subject is competent to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Mini Mental Status Exam is less than 28
  • Past or current history of any psychotic illness in the subject or in first degree family members
  • Self report of illicit drug use (except marijuana) in the past. Use of marijuana during the last 3 month...
  • Any use of antipsychotic in the past.
  • Any neuro-anatomical lesions on previous brain imaging
  • Any use of D2 receptor blocking agent (such as antiemetics) in the last two weeks.
  • Any use of any psychotropic medications (SSRI, mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines, stimulants) in the last month.
  • MRI contraindications
  • Any cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases or conditions that predispose patients to hypotension (eg. dehydration, hypovolemia, antihypertensive medication)
  • Subjects with diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hepatic or renal impairment, seizure disorder and any neurological disorder
  • QTc interval longer than 450 ms for male and 470 ms for female
  • Subjects who used any medications in the last two weeks (to avoid any possible drug-drug interactions)
  • Pregnancy
  • Individuals who are illiterate and/or visually impaired
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01931059). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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