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SchizophreniaRECONNECT-SNCT01544608

Observe Real-life Allocation of Atypical Antipsychotics in the Acute Inpatient Management of Schizophrenia

An observational study of Schizophrenia, run by AstraZeneca at 7 sites in 3 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this Non- Interventional Study (NIS) is to describe the use of atypical antipsychotics in subjects with Schizophrenia during the hospitalisation due to acute psychotic episode by evaluation of drug, dose and mode of administration of the medication. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Schizophrenia
How many people
1,076 participants
Where
7 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
Jul 2012to Dec 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Psychiatric Institutes

Who may be able to join

  • Meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia stated in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) criteria.
  • Subject is hospitalised due to an acute psychotic episode.
  • Ability of the subject to understand and comply with the requirements of the study, as judged by the investigator.

Who cannot join

  • Current participation in any clinical trial.
  • Previous enrolment in the present NIS (in case of recurrence occurred during the enrolment period).

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 3 countries.

7 sites in 3 countries

Saudi Arabia3 sites
  • Research Site

    Dammam

  • Research Site

    Jeddah

  • Research Site

    Riyadh

Other trials in Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates3 sites
  • Research Site

    Abu Dhabi

  • Research Site

    Dubai

  • Research Site

    Ras al-Khaimah

Other trials in United Arab Emirates

Egypt1 site
  • Research Site

    Cairo

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: A Non- Interventional Study to Observe Real Life Usage of Atypical Antipsychotics in the Acute Inpatient Management of Schizophrenia.

The primary objective of this Non- Interventional Study (NIS) is to describe the use of atypical antipsychotics in subjects with Schizophrenia during the hospitalisation due to acute psychotic episode by evaluation of drug, dose and mode of administration of the medication.

Read the detailed description

RECONNECT-S BETA

Conditions
Schizophrenia
Keywords
Acute psychotic episode of Schizophrenia
Medical subject headings
Schizophrenia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01544608
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Subjects who are hospitalized due to acute psychotic episode.All subjects who are hospitalized due to acute psychotic episode. The subjects should be managed according to normal clinical practice until discharge time.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Use of atypical antipsychotic(s) during hospitalisation.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  2. Daily dosage of atypical antipsychotic(s) during hospitalisation.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  3. Mode of administration of atypical antipsychotic(s) during hospitalisation.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Percent of patients with atypical antipsychotic as monotherapy.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  2. Percent of patients with combinations of antipsychotics.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  3. Main criteria of an antipsychotic's selection during hospitalisation expressed as percentage.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  4. Use of psychometric scales in day to day practice in therm of evaluation of the disease symptoms and thus efficacy of the treatment.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  5. Description of the usage of concomitant psychiatric medication (other than atypical antipsychotic) during the hospitalization.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

  6. Relationship between medication used during the hospitalization and maintenance therapy recommended upon discharge.

    The data will be collected at one visit at the moment of discharge from the hospital.

    Measured: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Mar 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2012
  3. Primary completionDec 2012
  4. Study completionDec 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
1,076 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01544608
Sponsor's protocol ID
NIS-NME-XXX-2011/1
Acronym
RECONNECT-S
Status last verified
Jun 2013
First submitted
20 Feb 2012
Last updated
20 Jun 2013
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Schizophrenia, run by AstraZeneca at 7 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jun 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Use of atypical antipsychotic(s) during hospitalisation. (time frame: Hospitalisation period, an expected average of 3 weeks (variable per patient).). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jun 2013.

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