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CompletedNCT01234779

Safety study of bitopertin [RO4917838] in schizophrenia

This study is completed in the United States, in Romania, in Russia, .... It is testing bitopertin [RO4917838] for schizophrenia.

SchizophreniaDrugFrom 18 Years to 65 Years

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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether bitopertin [RO4917838] may be useful for adults experiencing schizophrenia.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive bitopertin [RO4917838], attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Romania, in Russia, and in Slovakia.

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 dateFebruary 2011
Recruitment status
Completed
Enrollment listed in the registry
301
Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
Locations
United States, Romania, Russia, ...
Age range
From 18 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT01234779
Official title
A Phase II, Multi-center, Randomized, 4-week, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Placebo and Active-controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of RO4917838 vs. Placebo in Patients With an Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia

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Romania · 7 sites
  • Arad
    Arad
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Foscani
    Foscani
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Oradea
    Oradea
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Targoviste
    Targoviste
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Russia · 9 sites
  • Gatchina
    Gatchina
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Moscow
    Moscow
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Petrozavodsk
    Petrozavodsk
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Saint Petersburg
    Saint Petersburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Saint Petersburg
    Saint Petersburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Saint Petersburg
    Saint Petersburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Saint Petersburg
    Saint Petersburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Saint Petersburg
    Saint Petersburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Talagi
    Talagi
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Slovakia · 4 sites
  • Bojnice
    Bojnice
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Liptovský Mikuláš
    Liptovský Mikuláš
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Michalovce
    Michalovce
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Ukraine · 7 sites
  • Dnipropetrovsk
    Dnipropetrovsk
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Donetsk
    Donetsk
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Kherson,Vil. Stepanivka
    Kherson,Vil. Stepanivka
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Kyiv
    Kyiv
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Kyiv
    Kyiv
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Poltava
    Poltava
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Vinnytsia
    Vinnytsia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
United States · 19 sites
  • Little Rock
    Little Rock, Arkansas
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Cerritos
    Cerritos, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Oceanside
    Oceanside, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Pico Rivera
    Pico Rivera, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • San Diego
    San Diego, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Lauderhill
    Lauderhill, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • North Miami
    North Miami, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Atlanta
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Lake Charles
    Lake Charles, Louisiana
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Flowood
    Flowood, Mississippi
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • St Louis
    St Louis, Missouri
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Willingboro
    Willingboro, New Jersey
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Holliswood
    Holliswood, New York
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • New York
    New York, New York
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Charlesston
    Charlesston, South Carolina
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Austin
    Austin, Texas
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Irving
    Irving, Texas
    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 bitopertin [RO4917838], olanzapine, placebo. Phase 2 studies usually explore whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.

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 specific, 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 Hoffmann-La Roche, which appears to be unknown or unclear. 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?

The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.

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