Children's health
01 Jan 2013
An Effectiveness and Safety Study of ‘CONCERTA’ (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) in the Treatment of Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CONCERTA (methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant) versus placebo for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. Official Title An Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of CONCERTA (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride), up to…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Multicomponent Risk Factor Intervention for People With a Severe Mental Illness: a Feasibility Study
This study is a feasibility study of a multi-component intervention to enhance healthy living among young people with psychotic disorders, specifically targeting smoking and weight. Official Title Multicomponent Risk Factor Intervention for People With a Severe Mental Illness: a Feasibility Study Conditions Psychotic Disorder Obesity Addictive Behavior Study Type Interventional…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Genetics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to identify genes that affect susceptibility to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By identifying genes that increase or decrease the risk of OCD, researchers can better understand how the condition develops and ultimately improve treatment for people with OCD. Official Title Genetics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Use of Quetiapine as an Add on Therapy in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how effective quetiapine versus placebo is when added to an existing therapy, in reducing the symptoms of PTSD. Official Title A Multicentre, Parallel Group, Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of the Use of Quetiapine as an Add on Therapy in the…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Efficacy of Seroquel SR in Combination With an Antidepressant in Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (ONYX)
To evaluate the efficacy of quetiapine fumarate sustained release (Seroquel SR) in combination with an antidepressant versus an antidepressant alone in patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Official Title A Multi-Centre, Double-Blind, Randomised, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Quetiapine Fumarate Sustained Release (Seroquel SRTM) in…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
The Use of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators in the Treatment of Schizophrenia- a Pilot Study
The aim of the project is to investigate the use of raloxifene (a new form of estrogen) as a treatment for schizophrenia in postmenopausal women. Official Title The Use of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators in the Treatment of Schizophrenia- a Pilot Study Conditions Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder Study Type…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
A Study of Risperidone Long-Acting Injection Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Patients With a History of Being Poorly Compliant With Taking Their Medication
The purpose of this study is to evaluate risperidone long-acting injection (an antipsychotic medication) versus oral antipsychotics in schizophrenia patients with a history of being poorly compliant with taking their medication. Official Title Pragmatic Randomized Trial of ‘Risperdal CONSTA’ (Risperidone) Versus Oral Atypical Antipsychotics in Poorly Adherent Subjects With Schizophrenia…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Lecozotan SR in Outpatients With Alzheimer’s Disease
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 3 doses of lecozotan in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Official Title A 6-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of 3 Doses of…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Prospective Research in Memory Clinics (PRIME), a Disease Registry for Current Management of Treatment and Outcome in Patients With Dementia (or Alzheimer’s).
The purpose of the PRIME (Prospective Research in Memory Clinics) Study is to examine the current management and outcomes of patients with dementia. Approximately 4500 subjects will be enrolled in this disease registry across 12 sites in Australia. Clinical, treatment, health status and economic data will be acquired over 3…
