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amantadine

Phase 3

Schizophrenia | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Oct 6, 2009

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment199

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Clinical trial landscape

amantadine · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT00401973Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Therapy for the Prevention of Weight Gain Associated With OlanzapineSchizophrenia
COMPLETED199 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Therapy for the Prevention of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline to Endpoint in Weight
Baseline to endpoint (22 weeks)

Secondary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline to Endpoint in Fasting Triglycerides
Baseline to endpoint (22 weeks)
Mean Change From Baseline to Endpoint in Fasting Total Cholesterol
Baseline to endpoint (22 weeks)
Mean Change From Baseline to Endpoint in Fasting High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
Baseline to endpoint (22 weeks)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
OlanzapineEXPERIMENTALolanzapine plus behavioral information
Olanzapine + AmantadineEXPERIMENTALOlanzapine and Pharmacological Algorithm 1a - amantadine first plus behavioral information
Olanzapine + MetforminEXPERIMENTALOlanzapine and Pharmacological Algorithm 1b - metformin first plus behavioral information

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
olanzapineDRUG5-20 milligrams (mg), oral, daily for 22 weeks.
amantadineDRUGAmantadine, 100 milligrams (mg), oral, 1 twice a day (BID). Patients who gained greater than 3 kilograms (kg) will switch to metformin. Patients who gained greater than 3 kg after switching to metformin will be switched to zonisamide.
metforminDRUGMetformin, 500 mg, oral, twice a day (BID) for 2 weeks titrated to 500mg three times a day (TID) thereafter. Patients who gain greater than 3 kilograms (kg) will be switched to amantadine. Patients who gained greater than 3 kg after switching to amantadine will be switched to zonisamide.
zonisamideDRUGZonisamide, 100-400mg, oral, daily.
Wellness educationBEHAVIORALweight management
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria: * You must have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * You must be able to visit the doctor's office once every two weeks for three months, then once every four weeks for the next three months with a possible bi-weekly visit during the fifth month * If y...

Countries:United StatesBrazilIsraelMexicoPuerto RicoRussiaSouth Korea
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Frequently asked questions about amantadine

What is amantadine used for in schizophrenia?

Amantadine is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. In clinical development, it is being evaluated for the prevention of weight gain associated with olanzapine treatment in patients with these conditions. It is not approved for this use and remains in clinical trials.

Who makes amantadine?

Amantadine is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LLY. The company is conducting clinical research to assess the drug's safety and efficacy in the context of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.

What phase is amantadine in?

Amantadine is in Phase 3 clinical development for use in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, with a total enrollment of 199 participants.

What clinical trials is amantadine in?

Amantadine has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered under NCT00401973, titled 'Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Therapy for the Prevention of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine.' The trial enrolled 199 participants across the United States, Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia, and South Korea.

Is amantadine FDA approved?

Amantadine is not FDA approved for the prevention of weight gain associated with olanzapine in schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. It is an investigational drug currently in clinical development, with a completed Phase 3 trial. Approval status beyond this specific indication is not part of the available information.