Study: social performance scale may forecast schizophrenia treatment success
NCT ID NCT07445217
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a scale that measures personal and social performance can predict symptom improvement in people with schizophrenia. Over 700 participants taking paliperidone were followed for 12 weeks. Results showed that those with better social functioning scores were more likely to see a meaningful drop in symptom severity. The study helps doctors understand which patients might benefit most from treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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763 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2008
- Finished
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Sep 2008
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * criteria diagnosis of schizophrenia Exclusion Criteria: * schizoaffective disorder * severe major depressive disorder * bipolar disorder * substance use disorders * organic brain conditions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Calo Psychiatric Center
Pingtung City, 925, Taiwan
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