作者: Max Schmauss , Vlado Jukić , Alberto Siracusano , Leszek Bidzan , George M. Badescu
DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2012.708327
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摘要: AbstractObjective:To extend findings from fixed-dose, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials in selected patient populations by using flexibly-dosed oral paliperidone extended-release (ER) a more naturalistic setting.Methods:Adults hospitalized with an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia were prospectively treated open-label ER 3–12 mg/day for 6 weeks.Results:Overall, 294 patients treated. The primary endpoint, defined as ≥30% improvement Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total scores baseline to was achieved 66.3% patients. percentage rated at least ‘markedly ill’ Clinical Global Impression Severity scale decreased (74.1%) endpoint (20.0%). Patient functioning, assessed the Personal Social Performance scale, improved significantly 50.0 ± 14.3 63.6 ± 14.9 (p < 0.0001). Concomitant benzodiazepines newly initiated 191 (65.0%), new...