Blood Level Timing for Clozapine in Schizophrenia
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study looks at how clozapine and its byproduct (norclozapine) move through your body, and aims to find the best time to test your blood levels. It may help your doctor adjust your dose to reduce side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been on a stable daily dose of clozapine for at least one week.
- You are not pregnant and do not have cancer or take immune-suppressing drugs.
- You have routine blood tests for white blood cells every 3 months or more often.
- You have had at least two blood draws after the last dose of clozapine (elimination phase).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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