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riluzole and Schizophrenia

riluzole has been researched along with Schizophrenia in 4 studies

Riluzole: A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.

Schizophrenia: A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, HALLUCINATIONS, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We aimed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of riluzole, an anti-glutamate agent with neuroprotective properties, as an adjunct to risperidone in improving negative symptoms of schizophrenia."9.19A double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial of riluzole as an adjunct to risperidone for treatment of negative symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Farokhnia, M; Hosseini, SM; Khodaie-Ardakani, MR; Pourmahmoud, H; Rezaei, F; Sabzabadi, M; Salehi, B; Tabrizi, M; Yekehtaz, H, 2014)
"We aimed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of riluzole, an anti-glutamate agent with neuroprotective properties, as an adjunct to risperidone in improving negative symptoms of schizophrenia."5.19A double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial of riluzole as an adjunct to risperidone for treatment of negative symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Farokhnia, M; Hosseini, SM; Khodaie-Ardakani, MR; Pourmahmoud, H; Rezaei, F; Sabzabadi, M; Salehi, B; Tabrizi, M; Yekehtaz, H, 2014)
" We evaluated the evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding the use of the glutamatergic drug riluzole in mental illnesses; and conducted preliminary meta-analyses of its effectiveness in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression."5.01Efficacy and tolerability of riluzole in psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and preliminary meta-analysis. ( Amelsvoort, TV; de Boer, JN; Hirdes, M; McAlonan, GM; Vingerhoets, C; Zinkstok, JR, 2019)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Loveland, P1
Wong, A1
Vivekanandam, V1
Lim, WK1
Pillinger, T1
Rogdaki, M1
McCutcheon, RA1
Hathway, P1
Egerton, A1
Howes, OD1
de Boer, JN1
Vingerhoets, C1
Hirdes, M1
McAlonan, GM1
Amelsvoort, TV1
Zinkstok, JR1
Farokhnia, M1
Sabzabadi, M1
Pourmahmoud, H1
Khodaie-Ardakani, MR1
Hosseini, SM1
Yekehtaz, H1
Tabrizi, M1
Rezaei, F1
Salehi, B1
Akhondzadeh, S1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Dextromethorphan as an Augmentation Agent in Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia: A Randomized, Group Sequential Adaptive Design, Controlled Clinical Trial[NCT05944510]Phase 472 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-08-31Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for riluzole and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Efficacy and tolerability of riluzole in psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and preliminary meta-analysis.
    Psychiatry research, 2019, Volume: 278

    Topics: Adult; Autistic Disorder; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Neuroprotecti

2019

Trials

1 trial available for riluzole and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
A double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial of riluzole as an adjunct to risperidone for treatment of negative symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia.
    Psychopharmacology, 2014, Volume: 231, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Chronic Disease; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination; Excita

2014

Other Studies

2 other studies available for riluzole and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord masking motor neuron disease: a case report.
    Journal of medical case reports, 2019, Nov-18, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Comorbidity; Confusion; Diagnosis, Differential; Disease Progression; Dysarthria; Electromyography;

2019
Altered glutamatergic response and functional connectivity in treatment resistant schizophrenia: the effect of riluzole and therapeutic implications.
    Psychopharmacology, 2019, Volume: 236, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Cerebrovascular Circulation; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Female; Glutamic Acid; Gyrus

2019