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Six Month, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of the Efficacy of Raloxifene as an Adjuvant Treatment of the Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Post-menopausal Women
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Raloxifene and Lactosa (placebo arm) for Schizophrenia in Post Menopausal Women. Completed, enrolled 78 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The efficacy of raloxifene versus placebo was compared over a six-month period, as an adjuvant treatment of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia in a group of 80 post-menopausal women. The aim of the study is to analyze whether raloxifene has an effect on the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and on psychopathological symptoms in general, and on social and neuropsychological functioning, and to study the influence of genetic polymorphisms in treatment response.
Study Details
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Interventions
The dose of raloxifene hydrochloride administered will be 60 mg/day. Both placebo and the raloxifene will be administered over 6 months. Patients will take one single daily dose administered in the morning. Drug will be given orally in capsule form.
Both placebo and the raloxifene will be administered over 6 months. Patients will take one single daily dose administered in the morning. Drug will be given orally in capsule form.