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Schizophenia Disorder Clinical Trial in New York, NY

Access cutting-edge schizophenia disorder treatment through this phase 4 clinical trial at a research site in New York. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to New York

    Convenient for NY residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit New York site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Schizophenia Disorder Study in New York

This is a single site trial in 30 patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or bipolar I/II/NOS disorder in which all participants will receive eight weeks of olanzapine and samidorphan (Olz/Sam) plus four weeks of aerobic exercise.

Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18-65, inclusive at Visit 1.
DSM-V diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective or Bipolar I/II/NOS disorder at Visit 1.
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.0-40.0 kg/m2, inclusive, at Visits 1 and 2.
Willing to provide informed consent at Visit 1.
Medically and psychiatrically stable for study participation at Visit 1.
Responsive to an antipsychotic treatment (other than clozapine) in the past 5 years prior to Visit 1.
Can benefit from participation in this study and has a reason to participate, such as inadequate efficacy on current treatment, side effects on current treatment, desire to start olanzapine-samidorphan or try structured exercise program (assessed at Visit 1).
Maintained a stable body weight (change \< 5%) for at least 3 months prior to Visit 1.
Willing to use qualified methods of contraception (listed in section 5.3) for the study duration (for women of childbearing potential only) (assessed at Visit 1 and Visit 2).

Exclusion Criteria

Positive drug screen for opioids, phencyclidine, amphetamine/ methamphetamine, or cocaine at Visit 1 or Visit 2.
Diagnosis of moderate or severe substance use disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder or any other clinically significant eating disorder at Visit 1.
EKG abnormality that is clinically significant including a QT interval \> 450 msec for men and \> 470 msec for women, as corrected by the Fridericia formula (QTcF) at Visit 1.
Use of olanzapine+samidorphan for any reason in the last six months prior to Visit 1, any history of poor or inadequate response to treatment with olanzapine or no justifiable reason to expect improvement on olanzapine as assessed at Visit 1.
Taken opioid agonists (e.g., codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, or morphine) within the 14 days prior to Visit 1 and/or anticipates a need to take opioid medication during the study period (e.g., planned surgery), or has taken opioid antagonists including naltrexone (any formulations) or naloxone within 60 days prior to Visit 1.
Pregnant or breast feeding women. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum beta-hCG pregnancy test at Visit 1 and a negative urine pregnancy test at Visit 2.
Any clinically significant or unstable medical illness, condition, or disorder that is anticipated to potentially compromise subject safety on study medication or exercise, or adversely affect the evaluation of efficacy, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following (as assessed at Visit 1):
Clinically significant hypotension or hypertension not stabilized on medical therapy.
Unstable thyroid dysfunction in the past 6 months (e.g., hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or thyroiditis that was untreated, or discovered and treatment was initiated within the 6 months prior to screening).
Personal or family history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, has a history of clinically significant extrapyramidal symptoms when taking olanzapine, or has had clinically significant tardive dyskinesia.
Neurological conditions include the following:
History of seizure disorder or a condition associated with seizures (except history of febrile seizures).
History of brain tumor, subdural hematoma, stroke or any other clinically significant neurological condition within the 12 months prior to Visit 1.
Head trauma with loss of consciousness within the 12 months prior to Visit 1.
Active, acute or chronic CNS infection.
Cardiac condition that might confound study results, pose additional risk when administering the study drug or exercise regimen to the subject, or preclude successful completion of the study. Conditions include the following:
Clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, a cardiac conduction defect, or a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to Visit 1.
Currently taking any contraindicated medications as per the approved labeling for Olz-Sam (see section 6.5 for details) at Visit 1 and Visit 2.
Subjects with suicidal ideation with intent or plan (indicated by affirmative answers to items 4 or 5 of the Suicidal Ideation section of the baseline C-SSRS) in the 3 months prior to Visit 1 or current at Visit 2
Inflammatory bowel disease or any other gastrointestinal disorder associated with weight loss at Visit 1.
Joined a weight management program or had significant changes in diet or exercise regimen within 6 weeks prior to Visit 1 or plans to join a weight management program during the study as assessed at Visit 1.
History of diabetes (assessed at Visit 1).
Laboratory abnormality that would compromise the well-being of the subject, or any of the following specific laboratory results at Visit 1:
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) value \> 2 times the upper limit of the laboratory normal reference range
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \<1.5 x 10\^3 μL
Platelet count \< 75 x 10\^3 uL
Serum creatinine \> 1.5 mg/dL
Dyslipidemia, defined for this study as total fasting cholesterol \> 280 mg/dL or fasting triglycerides \> 500 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \> 6.0%
Fasting plasma glucose \> 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
Is not fit for the trial in the opinion of the investigator at Visit 1 and Visit 2.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in New York?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06740890) has an active research site in New York, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Schizophenia Disorder Treatment Options in New York, NY

If you're searching for schizophenia disorder treatment options in New York, NY, this clinical trial (NCT06740890) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our New York research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 4 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced schizophenia disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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