Dopamine D2 and D3 Receptor Occupancy and Clinical Response in Older Patients With Schizophrenia
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Purpose
This study will provide information regarding dopamine D2/D3 occupancy related with clinical/adverse effects in older people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. The results of this study will also show an appropriate dose range in order to evade undesirable adverse effects while deriving therapeutic effects, which will directly serve to guide physicians in clinical practice. Furthermore, the findings of this study will elucidate mechanisms underlying older people's increased sensitivity to antipsychotic drugs. In addition, the contribution of D2 and D3 in mediating antipsychotic response will be contrasted, using 2 radiotracers, which has never been tested in an older population.
The hypotheses are as follows: First, clinical response (i.e., a ≥ 20% decrease in the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale total score) will be achieved in older patients with occupancy that is lower than the threshold of 60% in historical young controls. Second, prolactin elevation and EPS will be detected in older patients with occupancies that are lower than the thresholds of 72 and 78% reported in historical young controls. Third, dopamine D2 receptor occupancy will be inversely correlated with subjective well-beings. Fourth, the binding potential and receptor occupancy will be at least 20% lower with [11C]-(+)-PHNO than with [11C]-raclopride in the caudate/putamen. Fifth, the binding of [11C]-(+)-PHNO in the globus pallidus will be higher than that of [11C]-raclopride.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Schizophrenia Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophreniform Disorder |
Drug: risperidone |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Dopamine D2 and D3 Receptor Occupancy and Clinical Response in Older Patients With Schizophrenia |
- The occupancy of risperidone at the D2 and D3 receptor, using [11C]-raclopride and [11C]-(+)-PHNO, respectively. [ Time Frame: Within 3 months of enrollment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Plasma levels of risperidone and 9-hydroxyrisperidone [ Time Frame: Within 3 months of enrollment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 10 |
| Study Start Date: | December 2008 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Drug: risperidone
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) studies have demonstrated that a therapeutic window of dopamine D2/3 receptor occupancy (60-80%) is associated with clinical response in younger patients with schizophrenia. This observation has been used to predict the therapeutic dose range and contributed to current recommended antipsychotic doses. To date, there is no published report to examine D2/3 receptor occupancy associated with clinical response in older individuals with primary psychotic disorders. This has has impeded the implementation of treatment guidelines.
The investigators therefore propose a prospective study to assess dopamine D2 and D3 receptor occupancy following acute antipsychotic treatment in patients aged 50 and older with schizophrenia who do not currently receive antipsychotic treatment, using both [11C]-(+)-PHNO and [11C]-raclopride PET scans. Dopamine D2/3 receptor occupancy of risperidone that are associated with clinical effects will be measured, using PET, in older patients with schizophrenia. The investigators will also try to contrast the contribution of D2 and D3 in mediating antipsychotic response, using 2 radiotracers.
Our primary goal is to relate changes in clinical outcome, including subjective and objective clinical ratings, to dopamine D2 and D3 receptor occupancy in older patients with schizophrenia, and compare these results with the data for younger patients in the literature.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 50 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age of 50 and older at time of scanning
- Inpatients or outpatients
- DSM-IV/SCID diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform disorder
- Having NOT been treated with oral antipsychotic treatment for at least 2 weeks or long-acting antipsychotics for at least 6 months (Please note that patients will not be withdrawn from antipsychotic medications for the purpose of meeting inclusion criteria for this study).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known history of intolerance or inefficacy to risperidone
- Participation in this study would result in exceeding the annual radiation dose limits (20 mSv) for human subjects participating in research studies.
- Substance abuse or dependence (within past six months)
- Positive urine drug screen
- Positive serum pregnancy test at screening or positive urine pregnancy test before PET scan
- Metal implants or a pace-maker that would preclude the MRI scan
- History of head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness >30 minutes that required medical attention
- Unstable physical illness or significant neurological disorder including a seizure disorder
- Inappropriate size of head, neck, and body to be able to fit the PET and MRI scans
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Ariel Graff-Guerrero, MD, PhD | 416-535-8501 ext 4834 | ariel_graff@camh.net |
| Canada, Ontario | |
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Recruiting |
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 1R8 | |
| Sub-Investigator: Bruce Pollock, MD, PhD | |
| Sub-Investigator: Benoit Mulsant, MD, MSc | |
| Sub-Investigator: Shinichiro Nakajima, MD, PhD | |
| Principal Investigator: | David Mamo, MD, MSc | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Principal Investigator: | Ariel Graff-Guerrero, MD, PhD | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
More Information
Additional Information:
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| Responsible Party: | Ariel Graff, MD, PhD, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00825045 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 270/2008 |
| Study First Received: | January 16, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | January 23, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | Canada: Health Canada |
Keywords provided by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
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dopamine D2 D3 caudate putamen globus pallidus antipsychotic |
risperidone geriatric Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale PET radiotracer [11C]-(+)-PHNO [11C]-raclopride |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Schizophrenia and Disorders with Psychotic Features Mental Disorders Dopamine Dopamine Agents Risperidone Cardiotonic Agents Cardiovascular Agents Therapeutic Uses Pharmacologic Actions Sympathomimetics Autonomic Agents |
Peripheral Nervous System Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Protective Agents Serotonin Antagonists Serotonin Agents Antipsychotic Agents Tranquilizing Agents Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System Agents Psychotropic Drugs Dopamine Antagonists |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013