Could skipping a day of antipsychotics reduce side effects without worsening symptoms?
NCT ID NCT04478838
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking antipsychotic medication every other day is as effective as taking it daily for people with schizophrenia. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either daily dosing or every-other-day dosing for one year. The goal is to see if extended dosing can reduce side effects while keeping symptoms under control.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8, Canada
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