Reducing Hippocampal Hyperactivity and Improving Cognition in Schizophrenia

NCT03034356 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 67

Last updated 2025-07-14

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Summary

This study plans to learn more about the effects of levetiracetam (LEV) on brain activity and cognition in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Levetiracetam is an anti-seizure drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Levetiracetam

Anticonvulsant drug

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • VA Office of Research and Development

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Jason R. Tregellas, PhD · Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-09-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-30
Completion
2024-06-30
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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