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Effect of cilostazol on Schizophrenia

The effect of adding Cilostazol on cognitive deficits and symptoms of schizophrenic patients: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180307038989N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-04-15
Start date
2018-04-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-05-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Cilostazol tablets are orally administered at a dose of 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks and then 50 mg twice daily for 6 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: placebo

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of schizophrenia based on DSM-5 criteria aged 18-64 years completed consent form by the patient or his family at least the eighth grade education

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Simultaneous psychiatric disorders liver disorders medical illness Use of opioid substances other than cigarettes A hypersensitivity reaction or any untoward side effects caused by the drug Use of other interfering drugs Serious cognitive impairment blood or Platelet problem Contradictory with taking medication

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Score in PANSS questionnaire. Timepoint: Before starting the study and at times, 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Schizophrenia symptoms assessment questionnaire PANSS.;Memory score in digit span. Timepoint: Before starting the study and at times, 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Digit span questionnaire.;Cognition scoring based on Wisconsin card sorting test. Timepoint: Before starting the study and at times, 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Wisconsin card sorting test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammadreza Fayyazi Bordbar

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

fayyazimr@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3711 2701

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026