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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In plain English
Key information made simple
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.
Your next step
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Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?
Costs and support
What costs, reimbursement or compensation apply?
Before joining
Questions to ask before joining
What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
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Study clarity
Things to check before joining
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
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Bucharest
Bucharest
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Bucharest
Bucharest
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Bucharest
Bucharest
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Foscani
Foscani
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Oradea
Oradea
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Targoviste
Targoviste
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Russia · 9 sites
Gatchina
Gatchina
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Moscow
Moscow
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Petrozavodsk
Petrozavodsk
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Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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Talagi
Talagi
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Slovakia · 4 sites
Bojnice
Bojnice
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Bratislava
Bratislava
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Liptovský Mikuláš
Liptovský Mikuláš
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Michalovce
Michalovce
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Ukraine · 7 sites
Dnipropetrovsk
Dnipropetrovsk
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Donetsk
Donetsk
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Kherson,Vil. Stepanivka
Kherson,Vil. Stepanivka
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Kyiv
Kyiv
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Kyiv
Kyiv
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Poltava
Poltava
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Vinnytsia
Vinnytsia
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United States · 19 sites
Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Cerritos
Cerritos, California
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Oceanside
Oceanside, California
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Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera, California
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San Diego
San Diego, California
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Lauderhill
Lauderhill, Florida
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North Miami
North Miami, Florida
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Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
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Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Flowood
Flowood, Mississippi
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St Louis
St Louis, Missouri
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Willingboro
Willingboro, New Jersey
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Holliswood
Holliswood, New York
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New York
New York, New York
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Charlesston
Charlesston, South Carolina
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Austin
Austin, Texas
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Irving
Irving, Texas
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In practice
For you
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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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