SPECT Study With SB-773812 In Schizophrenic Patients
Schizophrenia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Schizophrenia focused on measuring SB-773812, SPECT, D2 RO, pharmacokinetics, schizophrenic patients, 5HT2A RO
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: schizophrenic patients as diagnosed by DSM IV criteria. In group 2, subject has schizophrenia or schizophreniform disorder and show moderate disease exacerbation, a PANSS score > 65 and a score in the PANSS positive scale (PANSS-P) =25. Women of childbearing potential must agree to acceptable method of birth control. Exclusion criteria: Subject shows severe exacerbation, extreme instability, high risk for suicide or serious violent behaviour. Any clinically or laboratory significant abnormality. Subjects receiving a radiation dose from other activities of more than 10 mSv over any 3 year period. Subjects with organic brain disease and history of severe head trauma. Heart pacemaker, metallic prosthesis or other metallic body implants. Significant head deformity. Smokers with associated COPD. History or presence of clinically significant gastro-intestinal, hepatic or renal disease. History of cholecystectomy or biliary tract disease. Positive for HBV, HCV or HIV. Pregnant or lactating women.
Sites / Locations
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Treatment Group 1
Treatment Group 2
Subjects in group 1 will receive SB-773812 tablet once daily till still steady Cp
Subjects in group 2 will receive SB-773812 tablets once daily over 6 weeks. Risperidone tablets 6 mg once daily from Days 1-7 two tablets of 3 mg and days 8 until stable Cp 6 mg tablets