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| ACI Pharmaceuticals | UNKNOWN |
| US-Bangla Medical College Hospital | UNKNOWN |
| Dr. M M Jalal Uddin | UNKNOWN |
| Dr.Ahsan Aziz Sarkar |
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This is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, prospective quasi-experimental study evaluating the efficacy and safety of extended-release paliperidone in adults with schizophrenia in Bangladesh. The study will assess psychotic symptom improvement using the PANSS scale, monitor side effects using GASS, and evaluate quality of life via WHOQOL-BREF.
Despite global evidence supporting the effectiveness of paliperidone, there is limited data from low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. This study addresses this evidence gap by assessing the efficacy and safety of paliperidone ER in a real-world, multi-site setting. The primary endpoint is the change in PANSS score after 12 weeks of treatment. Secondary outcomes include side-effect profile, safety assessments, and quality of life. A total of 505 participants will be enrolled.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Paliperidone Extended-Release Treatment Arm | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive paliperidone extended-release (ER) tablets at a flexible daily dose of 6-12 mg, as determined by the treating psychiatrist based on clinical judgment. The treatment will continue for 12 weeks, with clinical assessments at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks to evaluate efficacy, safety, and quality of life. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Paliperidone extended-release (ER) | Drug | Paliperidone extended-release (ER) tablets will be administered orally once daily at flexible doses ranging from 6 mg to 12 mg, based on the clinical judgment of the treating psychiatrist. The treatment duration is 12 weeks. Dose adjustments may be made throughout the study period depending on patient response and tolerability. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in PANSS total score from baseline to 12 weeks | The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) will be used to assess the severity of schizophrenia symptoms. The total score ranges from 30 to 210, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms. The primary outcome is the change in total PANSS score from baseline to week 12 following treatment with paliperidone extended-release. | Baseline, Week 6, Week 12 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Assessment of Side Effects Using GASS Score | The Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-Effect Scale (GASS) will be used to assess self-reported side effects of paliperidone. For participants who are not literate or have difficulty completing the form independently, a trained psychiatrist will administer the scale in an interview format. | Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in Laboratory Parameters and ECG | Safety will be assessed through laboratory investigations including complete blood count, liver and renal function tests, fasting glucose, and lipid profile, as well as 12-lead ECG. Abnormal values or clinically significant changes from baseline will be recorded. | Baseline and Week 12 |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Mohammad Tariqul Alam Principal Investigator, MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry) | Contact | +8801818222228 | sum.tariq@gmail.com | |
| Dr. Ahsan Aziz Sarkar Co-investigator, MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry) | Contact | +8802588846231 | ahsan.psychiatry@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Dr. M M Jalal Uddin Co-invetigator, MBBS,FCPS (Psychiatry), MPH | National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital | Barishal | 8200 | Bangladesh |
Individual participant data (IPD) may not be shared publicly, as the decision to share lies with the trial sponsor, ACI Pharmaceuticals.
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| ID | Term |
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| D012559 | Schizophrenia |
| ID | Term |
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| D019967 | Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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This is a single-arm, open-level, multicenter, prospective, quasi-experimental study
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| Changes in Quality of Life Measured by WHOQOL-BREF | The WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) will be used to assess quality of life across four domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. For participants who are not literate, the questionnaire will be administered by a trained psychiatrist through structured interviews. | Baseline and Week 12 |
| Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) |
BMI will be calculated as weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). Height will be measured once at Baseline (without shoes, using a stadiometer) and used for all BMI calculations. Weight will be measured at each visit on a calibrated digital scale with participants in light clothing and no shoes. The reported outcome will be BMI (kg/m²) at each time point and the change from Baseline. Weight and height are collected only to compute BMI and will not be reported as separate outcomes. |
| Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12 |