Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:46 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:46 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00254202
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of iloperidone compared to placebo and an active comparator in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia in acute exacerbation.
Detailed Description:
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness affecting an estimated 1% of the world's population. Patients with schizophrenia suffer from productive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations and delusions), and deficit symptoms (e.g., a reduction or absence of normal behaviors or emotions). Other symptoms include a reduced ability to recall and learn new information.
Iloperidone is being development as a treatment for symptoms of schizophrenia. This trial will test the safety and efficacy of iloperidone in patients with an acute exacerbation of the disease.
Study:
NCT00254202
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00254202