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CompletedNCT00864825

Allopurinol in Schizophrenia: A study Administering Allopurinol vs Placebo as add-on Antipsychotics in people with Schizophrenia

This study is completed in Israel and in Romania. It is testing allopurinol for schizophrenia.

SchizophreniaDrugFrom 18 Years to 65 Years

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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Allopurinol may be useful for adults experiencing schizophrenia.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive Allopurinol, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Israel and in Romania.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with schizophrenia.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

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Study start dateAugust 2009
Recruitment status
Completed
Enrollment listed in the registry
248
Sponsor
Sheba Medical Center
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 4Usually happens after approval, to monitor real-world use, safety, and longer-term outcomes.
Locations
Israel, Romania
Age range
From 18 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT00864825
Official title
Allopurinol in Schizophrenia: A Randomized Trial Administering Allopurinol vs Placebo as add-on Antipsychotics in Patients With Schizophrenia

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Israel · 10 sites
  • Abrabanel Mental Health Center
    Bat Yam
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Beer-Yaakov Mental Health Center
    Beer-Yaakov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Shalvata Mental Health Center
    Hod HaSharon
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Jaffa Mental House Center
    Jaffa
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Herzog Medical Center, Psychiatry
    Jerusalem
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center
    Jerusalem
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Nes Ziona Mental Health Center
    Ness Ziona
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Shaar Menashe Mental Health Center
    Shaar Menashe
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Sheba Medical Center, Psychiatry Department
    Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Lev Hasharon Mental Health Center
    Tsur Moshe
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Romania · 23 sites
  • Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta Clinica "E. Pamfil" Timisoara
    Bd. Iosif Bulbuca, 156, Jud Timis
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 14
    Berceni St., 10-12, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, Clinica 9
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 10
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 12
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 13
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 1
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 3
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 6
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic, sectia 8
    Berceni St., Sector 4 Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie, Titan
    Bld Nicolae Grigorescu, No. 41, Sector 3,
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta Militar Sectia Psihiatrie Clinica
    Bucuresti, Mircea Vulcanescu 88, Str. Vulcanescu, Nr. 88
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Neuropsihiatrie Oradea
    Cuza Voda St, 36, Oradea
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinica de Psihiatrie nr.1
    Gh. Marinescu St.38 ,Targu-Mures
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean De Urgenta, Clinica Psihiatrie
    Octavian Goga St, 17, Arad
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Socola"
    Sos Bucium, 36, Iasi
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Colentina Cabinet Psihiatrie Ambulatoriu
    Sos. Stefan Cel Mare Nr. 19-21, Sect. 2
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Ghe. Preda"
    Str. Bagdazar 12, Sibiu
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta -Cluj
    Str. Clinicilor Nr. 3-5, 3400
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie Botosani
    Str. I.C.Bratianu Nr. 116, Botosani
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie si Neurologie
    Str. Prundului 7 - 9, Brasov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean, Sectia Clinica Psihiatrie
    Str. Victor Babes, Nr. 43, Cluj Napoca
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie si Neurologie
    Str.Mihai Eminescu, Nr.18, Brasov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Allopurinol. Phase 4 studies usually happen after treatment approval, to monitor real-world use.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with schizophrenia; age range: From 18 Years to 65 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Sheba Medical Center, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

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