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New Drug For Schizophrenia

Clinical trial: New drug for schizophrenia

February 19, 2009
This is a study to examine how well a new drug for schizophrenia--currently known as AQW051--helps enhance various kinds of brain function in people who have the condition. The study will also assess how well the drug is tolerated and the effects of different doses. This seven-state study is currently recruiting adults ages 18 years to 80 years old who have schizophrenia. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Cross Titer News
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...or unusual symptom flares up, as it could be the schizophrenia in a new disguise. The truth is,... Read more »

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Raising Hope - A NIMH Study
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

There's some good news for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The National Institute on Mental... Read more »

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Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

Recently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it... Read more »

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A Little Look Inside the Brain
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...strategies in the search for some biological basis for schizophrenia is to locate abnormalities... Read more »

Health Guide

Schizophrenia: References
...repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a meta-analysis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007 Mar;68(3):416-21.Crespo-Facorro B,... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Causes
CausesNo single cause can account for schizophrenia. Rather, it appears to be the result of multiple causes such as genetic factors, environmental and psychological assaults, and possible hormonal... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Introduction
...Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first atypical antipsychotics approved... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Complications
Schizophrenia has a devastating effect on all aspects of human thought, emotion, and expression. Only about 20% of patients reach full recovery after a first episode, but new drugs are... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Treatment
Schizophrenia is categorized as a brain disease, not a psychological disorder, and drug treatment is the primary therapy. Studies indicate, however, that an integrated approach better... Read more »

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