Schizophrenia
Conditions
Keywords
Alkermes, Schizophrenia, ARISTADA, Abilify Maintena, Invega Sustenna, Risperdal Consta, Cohort Study, Observational, Phase 4
Brief summary
The objectives of this study are to describe characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of patients with schizophrenia newly initiated on 1 of 4 FDA-approved atypical Long Acting Injectable (LAI) antipsychotics (ABILIFY MAINTENA®, ARISTADA®, INVEGA SUSTENNA® or RISPERDAL CONSTA®)
Detailed description
This is a non-interventional, prospective, multi-center observational cohort study. Patients at behavioral health clinics will be enrolled and evaluated by health care professionals (e.g., psychiatrists) according to the standard of care. All patients will be followed for approximately 12 months from their enrollment visit.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Must be able to speak, read and understand English * Diagnosis of schizophrenia as defined by the treating clinician * Newly initiating treatment with 1 of 4 atypical Long Acting Injectables (LAIs): Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Invega Sustenna, or Risperdal Consta) * Additional criteria may apply
Exclusion criteria
* Currently participating or planning to participate in an interventional clinical study, or has completed participation in an interventional clinical study within 30 days before enrollment * In the opinion of the investigator, is currently an imminent danger to himself/herself. \[Note: A prior history of suicidal ideation or suicidal attempt is not exclusionary.\] * Additional criteria may apply
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of LAI injections | Up to 12 months | Average number of injections during treatment period |
| Number of patients switching or discontinuing LAI treatment | Up to 12 months | — |
| Schizophrenia disease history | Baseline | Including time (years) since diagnosis as assessed from clinical history |
| Number of comorbid conditions at baseline | Baseline | Assessed from clinical history |
| Changes in comorbid conditions | Up to 12 months | The percent of patients experiencing each comorbid condition will be assessed at follow-up visits |
Countries
United States