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Aripiprazole for schizophrenia. Systematic review.

H G El-Sayeh1, C Morganti, C E Adams

  • 1Academic Unit of Psychiatry, University of Leeds, UK. hany.el-sayeh@chrd-pct.nhs.uk

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|August 2, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Aripiprazole may effectively treat schizophrenia by reducing relapse rates and improving compliance. However, its overall tolerability and outcomes show minimal differences compared to existing antipsychotics, despite limited reliable data.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic.
  • It is recognized for its efficacy in treating schizophrenia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • To evaluate the effects of aripiprazole in patients with schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like psychoses.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted comprehensive literature searches (database, manual, direct contact).
  • Included 10 randomized controlled studies with 4125 participants.
  • Noted large study attrition and poor data reporting standards.

Main Results:

  • Aripiprazole significantly decreased relapse rates and improved compliance compared to placebo.

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  • Aripiprazole led to lower prolactin levels than placebo.
  • Compared to risperidone, aripiprazole showed less prolactin elevation and QTc interval prolongation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Aripiprazole is licensed despite limited publicly available reliable data.
    • The drug may be effective for schizophrenia treatment.
    • It demonstrates minimal differences in tolerability and global outcomes compared to existing antipsychotics.