Fast Titration in the Treatment of Schizophrenia, Taiwan

Fast Titration of Quetiapine Versus Conventional Titration in the Treatment of Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder: a Randomised, Parallel Group Open Trial

Assess the efficacy of a fast titration of quetiapine to the current titration approved by the regulatory authorities.

PLEASE NOTE: Seroquel SR and Seroquel XR refer to the same formulation. The SR designation was changed to XR after consultation with FDA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Signed informed consent, at least 18 years old, inpatients with relapse Schizophrenia all subtypes, and with a CGI (Clinical Global Impression) score >=4.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or breast-feeding, patients treated with Clozapine within 28 days of randomization, patients with a known arrhythmia, any psychotic disorders not defined in the inclusion criteria.