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An Open-Label Pilot Study of Lurasidone in Treating Antipsychotic Naive or Quasi-Naive Children and Adolescents
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Latuda© for Schizophrenia and 12 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 9 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The overarching purpose of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data regarding the variability of weight gain associated with lurasidone (Latuda©) treatment of antipsychotic naive children and adolescents in order to inform decisions about including a lurasidone arm in a future large scale trial of different approaches to minimize antipsychotic associated weight gain in the pediatric population. In adults, lurasidone appears to cause minimal weight gain. The participants will be 6-19 years old with psychotic spectrum, mood spectrum, or autism spectrum disorders. They will have 4 weeks or less of lifetime antipsychotic exposure.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All subjects will be started on 20-40mg of Latuda© at night (suggested intake with food). Subsequently, the dose may be increased as clinically indicated and based on tolerability every 7 days by 20-40mg to a maximum of 160mg per day with food which may be given as a single or twice daily dose depending on participant's preference. The maintenance dose will be determined solely by the clinician in accordance with the best interests of each participant.