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Switching from twice-daily to once-daily clozapine for schizophrenia

SchizophreniaSchizoaffective Disorder

Treatments studied

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This trial tests whether taking clozapine once a day (instead of twice a day) works safely for people with schizophrenia. It may help by simplifying your dosing schedule while closely monitoring your wellbeing.

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Phase
Phase 4
Enrollment
30 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • You live in the community (outpatient), not currently admitted as an inpatient
  • You are 18 years old or older
  • For at least 3 months, you have taken clozapine twice a day at the same dose—one dose is in the evening or at bedtime
  • You can read and speak English well enough to consent in writing
  • You do not have serious medical or neurological illnesses that could interfere with the study

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