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Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder

METS Study: Metformin in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Schizophrenia

Patients must:

  • be age 18-65 years old
  • have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • have weight problems
  • be currently taking one or a combination of two antipsychotic medications
  • Patients will be asked to give blood samples
  • Patients’ participation will include 11 study visits over a 17 week period
  • Qualifying patients will receive financial compensation and study-related evaluations at no cost

Contact Luchy Hidalgo @ 508-334-7352

CAMP Study: Comparison of Antipsychotics for Metabolic Problems

Patients must be:

  • age 18 or older
  • have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • currently taking only one of the following antipsychotic medications: Risperdal, Seroquel or Zyprexa
  • have problems with weight or cholesterol
  • Patients will be asked to give blood samples
  • Patient’s participation will include 11 study visits over a 25 week period.
  • Qualifying patients will receive financial compensation as well as antipsychotic medication and study-related evaluations at no cost.

Contact Luchy Hidalgo @ 508-334-7352

PSY 1005 Study for patients with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder/

Safety and Tolerability of 3 Month Formulation of Paliperidone Palmitate

Patients must be:

  • age 18 or older
  • have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Patients will have a complete physical exam, as well as lab tests including blood tests, urine tests, drug tests ECG (electrocardiogram) test, pregnancy test for women of childbearing age.
  • Patient’s participation will include 32 study visits in a 53 to 58 week period. -

Qualifying patients will receive financial compensation as well as study medication and study-related evaluations at no cost.

Contact Luchy Hidalgo @ 508-334-7352