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Improving Metabolic Parameters of Antipsychotic Child Treatment (IMPACT)
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Aripiprazole or Perphenazine, Metformin, and 1 other intervention for Psychotic Disorders. Completed, enrolled 127 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of two different treatments for children and adolescents who have gained weight on their antipsychotic medications.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Baseline second generation antipsychotic (SGA) treatment will be gradually decreased and discontinued over 8 weeks while treatment with aripiprazole or perphenazine will be increased to effective levels.
Metformin treatment will be added to current SGA treatment, with dosing based on participant weight and increased according to a preset titration schedule unless side effects interfere.
Current antipsychotic medication will be continued throughout the treatment period, with changes in dose only made as clinically indicated