Metabolic Syndrome, Schizophrenia
Conditions
Keywords
schizophrenia, metabolic syndrome, aripiprazole
Brief summary
To measure the long-term changes in weight and plasma lipids after switching antipsychotic treatment to aripiprazole
Detailed description
To measure the long-term changes in weight, plasma lipids and fasting blood glucose after switching antipsychotic treatment to aripiprazole, 1 year, open label studies in out and in-patients with schizophrenia. The measurement of weight and lipid profile and fasting blood glucose will be measured at baseline and every 3 months for 1 year.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* DSM-IV diagnosis with schizophrenia * who signed an informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* comorbid with substance abuse or substance dependence * pregnancy or lactation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| weight lipid profile : HDL, LDL, total-cholesterol, triglyceride fasting blood glucose | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prolactin ECG | 1 year |
Countries
South Korea