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CompletedNCT01779700STEPUpdated Apr 16, 2019Results posted

Fingolimod in Schizophrenia Patients

A Phase 2 interventional study of Fingolimod and placebo in Schizophrenia, sponsored by Indiana University. Completed at 3 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-04-16.

Sponsored by Indiana University · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This will be a single site safety and proof of concept study conducted at the Indiana University Psychotic Disorders Program. Forty subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders will be randomized 1:1 to double-blind treatment with fingolimod or matched placebo for duration of 8 weeks.

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Study Design:

This will be a single site safety and proof of concept study conducted at the Indiana University Psychotic Disorders Program. Forty subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders will be randomized 1:1 to double-blind treatment with fingolimod or matched placebo for duration of 8 weeks.

All subjects will be admitted to the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Clinical Research Center (CRC) and remain hospitalized for the first 24 (+/- 2) hours post initial dose of study medication. The CRC is located in Indiana University Hospital and has 24 hour staffing with nurses skilled in conducting Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigational drug studies.

Background and Rationale:

Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder that begins during the teenage years and early twenties and typically progresses to a life-long chronic illness marked by psychotic symptoms, cognitive impairment and poor functioning. A leading hypothesis to account for the symptoms and cognitive dysfunction of this disorder is that abnormalities exist in cortical circuits, particularly in frontal and temporal areas. An interest in cortical circuitry has led to a focus on the integrity of cortical white matter tracts as possibly contributing to the pathophysiology of this illness. Indeed, several lines of evidence have supported abnormalities in white matter structure and function in schizophrenia. Numerous myelin-related genes and their functional expression have been associated with schizophrenia. Moreover, quantitative and qualitative abnormalities in prefrontal cortical oligodendrocytes have been found in postmortem studies. MRI-determined volumetric reductions in prefrontal white matter have been reported in schizophrenia. Advances in MRI technology have enhanced the ability to study white matter pathology in vivo. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and fractional anisotropy (FA) provides an assessment of the density and integrity of white matter tracts. Decreased FA has been reported in many de-myelinating diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS), leukodystrophies, and HIV. Numerous studies using DTI have reported decrements in FA in schizophrenia with the most consistent abnormalities occurring in frontal cortical white matter. Also, FA has been shown to be sensitive to therapeutic drug effects in MS which supports DTI-derived FA as an outcome measure in clinical trials of neuroprotective agents.

Fingolimod (FTY720, approved as Gilenya™ ) is a sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator and recently licensed in the USA and several other countries for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is administered as a once per day oral preparation. In registration clinical trials, it had positive effects on brain atrophy, MRI-determined axonal lesions and relapse rates. Significant improvement in the mean number of MRI assessed T1 gadolinium (Gd) enhanced lesions/patient and the percentage of patients free of T1 Gd-enhanced lesions was observed within 6 months of treatment and there was evidence of clinical improvement as early as 2 months after treatment initiation

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Conditions studied

  • Schizophrenia

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Keywords

  • psychosis
  • schizophrenia
  • cognition
  • fingolimod
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In context

Schizophrenia

3,470 studies on the registry are indexed under Schizophrenia; 471 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 40 is below the median of 70 across 2,871 interventional studies indexed under Schizophrenia.

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Lead sponsor

Indiana University is the lead sponsor of 958 studies on the registry; 200 are open to participants now.

Of its 142 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 112 (79%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 to 65 yrs, able to give informed consent
  • DSM IV-TR Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Previous and/or current exposure to one of the following antipsychotic medications (clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, paliperidone, haloperidol, quetiapine) as defined by a minimum of 8 weeks in duration greater than or equal to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved therapeutic range for schizophrenia at the time of study entry OR previous and/or current exposure to two antipsychotic medications as defined by a minimum of 4 weeks in duration and greater than or equal to the FDA approved therapeutic range for schizophrenia at the time of study entry
  • willing to participate in a minimum of 1 day of hospitalization
  • Clinical stability:

    1. CGI-S score of \< 4 at randomization AND
    2. no exacerbation of illness within 4 weeks prior to randomization, leading to an intensification of psychiatric care in the opinion of the investigator AND
    3. antipsychotic treatment stability for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must test negative for pregnancy at screening and agree to use a single, effective, medically acceptable method of birth control for the duration of the study and for two months following cessation of study medication
  • Subjects must agree not to consume tonic water for the duration of the study and for two months following cessation of study medication
  • Sub-optimally treated positive OR negative symptoms as defined by the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS):

    1. BPRS positive symptom factor (conceptual disorganization, hallucinations, suspiciousness, unusual thought content) score of > 4 on any one item or a sum > 8 on the factor
    2. BPRS negative symptom factor (motor retardation, blunted affect, inappropriate affect) score of > 4 on any one item or a sum > 6 on the factor

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion

  • Subjects who are considered prisoners per the IU Standard Operating Procedures for Research Involving Human Subjects
  • Current acute, serious, or unstable medical conditions
  • Clinically significant electrocardiogram abnormality: corrected QT interval >450 msec (M) or >470 msec (F) prior to randomization OR sinus bradycardia (HR \< 50 beats/min)
  • Subjects who have experienced the following within the six months prior to study entry: myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attach (TIA), decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalization or Class III/IV heart failure
  • Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or congenital long-QT syndrome
  • Known HIV+ status
  • Active seizure disorder
  • Pregnant or lactating women or women who plan to become pregnant or will be lactating within two months after cessation of study drug
  • Implanted pacemaker, medication pump, vagal stimulator, deep brain stimulator, TENS unit, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, or other contraindication to undergoing an MRI scan
  • Class1a or class 3 antiarrhythmic agents, beta blockers, diltiazem, verapamil, digoxin, tricyclic antidepressants, warfarin, ketoconazole, ketamine
  • Subjects likely to need a live attenuated vaccine during the course of the study or within two months after stopping study medication
  • Subjects with no history of chicken pox or chicken pox vaccination, or with a negative VZV titer
  • Active herpes simplex outbreak, mononucleosis, or zoster
  • Subjects with histories of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease, unexplained or recurrent syncope, cardiac conduction prolongations (prolonged P-R interval), cardiac arrhythmias, symptomatic bradycardia, or severe untreated sleep apnea
  • Antineoplastic, immunosuppressive, or immune modulating therapies
  • History of macular edema or uveitis
  • Known IQ \< 70
  • Current active fungal or viral infection
  • Current DSM IV-TR diagnosis of substance dependence (excluding caffeine and nicotine)
  • Positive urine toxicology screen for the following: cocaine, barbiturates, methamphetamine, opiate, methadone, phencyclidine, or amphetamine prior to randomization
  • Test positive for (1) Hep C virus antibody, (2) Hep B surface antigen (HBsAg) with or without positive Hep B core total antibody, (3) HIV 1 or 2 antibodies, or (4) Mantoux tuberculin test.
  • Moderate to severe renal impairment as defined by creatinine clearance \< 60 ml/min at screening
  • Hepatic impairment as defined by liver transaminases or total bilirubin > 3 × upper limit of normal
  • Subjects considered a high risk for suicidal acts - active suicidal ideation OR any suicide attempt in 90 days prior to screening
  • Subjects who have participated in a clinical trial with any pharmacological treatment intervention for which they received study-related medication in the 4 weeks prior to screening OR Subjects currently receiving treatment (within 1 dosing interval + 4 weeks) with an investigational depot formulation of an antipsychotic medication
  • Subjects who demonstrate overtly aggressive behavior or who are deemed to pose a homicidal risk in the investigator's opinion
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
40 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Fingolimod

    0.5mg of fingolimod, oral administration, daily, for 8 weeks.

    Drug: Fingolimod

  • Placebo comparator
    placebo

    placebo, oral administration, daily, for 8 weeks.

    Drug: placebo

Interventions

  • DrugFingolimod

    0.5mg each day of 8 week cycle

    Also known as: gilenya

  • Drugplacebo

    1 tablet each day of 8 week cycle

    Also known as: sugar pill

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. QTcB Change

    To determine the safety of fingolimod, as measured by the electrocardiogram (ECG) QT interval corrected by Bazett's (QTcB) value.

    Time frame: Screening, Day 0, Day 7, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 42, Day 49, Day 56, Day 84, Day 112

  2. Levels of Lymphocyte

    To determine the safety of fingolimod, as measured by the absolute lymphocyte count

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  3. Symptom Changes - PANSS Total Score

    The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Verbal Memory - BACS

    The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) is a battery specifically designed to measure treatment-related changes in cognition. The BACS utilizes 6 tasks, and has alternate forms, thus minimizing practice effects. Each task generates a raw score (with a higher score indicating better performance): verbal memory 0-75; digit sequencing 0-28; token motor task 0-100; semantic\&letter fluency 0-148; symbol coding 0-110; and tower of London 0-22. The raw scores are used to generate a composite score that is calculated by summing t-scores derived by comparisons with a normative sample of 404 healthy controls. The six brief assessments' t-scores, are summed, and averaged to provide a composite t-score. The composite score min and max are between -43 and 100. A higher score indicating better cognitive performance.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  2. Cognition Change - BACS

    The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) is a battery specifically designed to measure treatment-related changes in cognition by utilizing 6 tasks, and has alternate forms, thus minimizing practice effects. Each task generates a raw score (with a higher score indicating better performance): verbal memory 0-75; digit sequencing 0-28; token motor task 0-100; semantic\&letter fluency 0-148; symbol coding 0-110; and tower of London 0-22. The raw scores are used to generate a composite score that is calculated by summing t-scores derived by comparisons with a normative sample of 404 healthy controls. The six brief assessments' t-scores, are summed, and averaged to provide a composite t-score. The composite score min and max are between -43 and 100. A higher score indicating better cognitive performance.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  3. Cognition Change - Trails B

    The Trail Making Test-Part B (Trails B) is a measure of visual attention and task switching. The task requires a subject to 'connect-the-dots' of 25 consecutive targets on a sheet of paper. In Part B version the subject alternates between numbers and letters (1, A, 2, B, etc.) The goal of the test is for the subject is to finish part B as quickly as possible, the time taken to complete the test is used as the primary performance metric. The score is the number of seconds it took to complete the test.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  4. Positive Symptom Change - PANSS

    The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  5. Negative Symptom Change - PANSS

    The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  6. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-10

    To assess IL-10 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  7. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-17A

    To assess IL-17A plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  8. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-1BETA

    To assess IL-1BETA plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  9. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-2

    To assess IL-2 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  10. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-4

    To assess IL-4 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  11. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-6

    To assess IL-6 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  12. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-8

    To assess IL-8 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  13. Plasma Cytokines Levels - TNFa

    To assess TNFa plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

  14. Plasma Cytokines Levels - IFNgamma

    To assess IFNgamma plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

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Results

Posted Apr 16, 2019

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneFingolimodPlacebo
Started1822
Completed1417
Not completed45
Withdrew: Adverse event43
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject02

Outcome measures

PrimaryQTcB Change

To determine the safety of fingolimod, as measured by the electrocardiogram (ECG) QT interval corrected by Bazett's (QTcB) value.

Time frame:
Screening, Day 0, Day 7, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 42, Day 49, Day 56, Day 84, Day 112
Reported as:
Mean · ms
QTcB Change
msFingolimodPlacebo
QTcB - Screening416.50 ± 19.24416.41 ± 17.69
QTcB - Day 0418.39 ± 23.47423.27 ± 22.05
QTcB - Day 7415.50 ± 16.71417.00 ± 19.99
QTcB - Day 14418.28 ± 16.30420.15 ± 16.24
QTcB - Day 21419.67 ± 18.90412.00 ± 19.25
QTcB - Day 28424.06 ± 17.51415.74 ± 18.26
QTcB - Day 35426.18 ± 25.31419.00 ± 20.47
QTcB - Day 42425.53 ± 22.10414.33 ± 17.81
QTcB - Day 49420.79 ± 24.50413.53 ± 18.02
QTcB - Day 56420.67 ± 21.25418.41 ± 18.38
QTcB - Day 84421.50 ± 26.18420.68 ± 22.69
QTcB - Day 112419.67 ± 20.22418.58 ± 18.88
PrimaryLevels of Lymphocyte

To determine the safety of fingolimod, as measured by the absolute lymphocyte count

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · 10^3 lymphocytes/uL
Levels of Lymphocyte
10^3 lymphocytes/uLFingolimodPlacebo
Absolute lymphocyte count - Baseline1.99 ± 0.571.97 ± 0.64
Absolute lymphocyte count - 4 weeks0.44 ± 0.221.94 ± 0.47
Absolute lymphocyte count - 8 weeks0.49 ± 0.322.00 ± 0.76
PrimarySymptom Changes - PANSS Total Score

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Symptom Changes - PANSS Total Score
score on a scaleFingolimodPlacebo
PANSS Total Score - Baseline48.89 ± 11.5856.50 ± 11.17
PANSS Total Score - 4 weeks49.78 ± 14.6953.60 ± 12.17
PANSS Total Score - 8 weeks49.06 ± 14.6554.94 ± 11.53
SecondaryVerbal Memory - BACS

The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) is a battery specifically designed to measure treatment-related changes in cognition. The BACS utilizes 6 tasks, and has alternate forms, thus minimizing practice effects. Each task generates a raw score (with a higher score indicating better performance): verbal memory 0-75; digit sequencing 0-28; token motor task 0-100; semantic\&letter fluency 0-148; symbol coding 0-110; and tower of London 0-22. The raw scores are used to generate a composite score that is calculated by summing t-scores derived by comparisons with a normative sample of 404 healthy controls. The six brief assessments' t-scores, are summed, and averaged to provide a composite t-score. The composite score min and max are between -43 and 100. A higher score indicating better cognitive performance.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Verbal Memory - BACS
score on a scaleFingolimodPlacebo
BACS Verbal Memory - Baseline30.89 ± 9.6137.45 ± 11.65
BACS Verbal Memory - 4 weeks33.50 ± 8.8735.45 ± 9.56
BACS Verbal Memory - 8 weeks34.69 ± 10.6236.11 ± 11.53
SecondaryCognition Change - BACS

The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) is a battery specifically designed to measure treatment-related changes in cognition by utilizing 6 tasks, and has alternate forms, thus minimizing practice effects. Each task generates a raw score (with a higher score indicating better performance): verbal memory 0-75; digit sequencing 0-28; token motor task 0-100; semantic\&letter fluency 0-148; symbol coding 0-110; and tower of London 0-22. The raw scores are used to generate a composite score that is calculated by summing t-scores derived by comparisons with a normative sample of 404 healthy controls. The six brief assessments' t-scores, are summed, and averaged to provide a composite t-score. The composite score min and max are between -43 and 100. A higher score indicating better cognitive performance.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Cognition Change - BACS
score on a scaleFingolimodPlacebo
BACS Composite Score - Baseline25.17 ± 14.7530.95 ± 9.48
BACS Composite Score - 4 weeks27.67 ± 13.6132.10 ± 10.64
BACS Composite Score - 8 weeks31.13 ± 12.5233.50 ± 11.45
SecondaryCognition Change - Trails B

The Trail Making Test-Part B (Trails B) is a measure of visual attention and task switching. The task requires a subject to 'connect-the-dots' of 25 consecutive targets on a sheet of paper. In Part B version the subject alternates between numbers and letters (1, A, 2, B, etc.) The goal of the test is for the subject is to finish part B as quickly as possible, the time taken to complete the test is used as the primary performance metric. The score is the number of seconds it took to complete the test.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · seconds
Cognition Change - Trails B
secondsFingolimodPlacebo
Trails B - Baseline108.00 ± 51.86123.64 ± 71.11
Trails B - 4 weeks97.88 ± 40.57100.60 ± 48.02
Trails B - 8 weeks84.53 ± 28.79102.33 ± 74.48
SecondaryPositive Symptom Change - PANSS

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Positive Symptom Change - PANSS
score on a scaleFingolimodPlacebo
PANSS Positive Score - Baseline10.83 ± 4.9413.64 ± 5.59
PANSS Positive Score - 4 weeks11.89 ± 6.2414.00 ± 5.52
PANSS Positive Score - 8 weeks10.06 ± 4.7413.06 ± 5.40
SecondaryNegative Symptom Change - PANSS

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a semi-structured interview, containing 30 items that assess symptoms of psychotic disorders including positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms. Positive symptoms are rated on 7 items, negative symptoms are rated on 7 items, and general psychopathology on 16 items. Scores for each item range from 1=absent to 7=extreme. Positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms can each respectively render total scores. Positive total scores ranging from 7-49, negative total scores ranging from 7-49, and general psychopathology scores ranging from 16-112. When all items are summed together a total score is generated. Total scores for all items range from 30-210, a lower score reflecting fewer symptoms.

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Negative Symptom Change - PANSS
score on a scaleFingolimodPlacebo
PANSS Negative Score - Baseline15.00 ± 4.7916.59 ± 5.32
PANSS Negative Score - 4 weeks13.89 ± 3.5314.80 ± 5.20
PANSS Negative Score - 8 weeks15.44 ± 4.3515.06 ± 4.67
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-10

To assess IL-10 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-10
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL10 - Baseline16.11 ± 20.8111.94 ± 13.38
IL10 - 4 weeks15.50 ± 20.679.23 ± 10.68
IL10 - 8 weeks16.28 ± 20.9610.42 ± 9.84
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-17A

To assess IL-17A plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-17A
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL17A - Baseline3.09 ± 3.033.72 ± 6.87
IL17A - 4 weeks2.58 ± 2.392.43 ± 2.15
IL17A - 8 weeks2.58 ± 2.362.69 ± 2.27
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-1BETA

To assess IL-1BETA plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-1BETA
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL1BETA - Baseline0.87 ± 0.810.69 ± 0.53
IL1BETA - 4 weeks0.81 ± 0.820.72 ± 0.63
IL1BETA - 8 weeks0.82 ± 0.760.74 ± 0.68
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-2

To assess IL-2 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-2
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL2 - Baseline1.74 ± 2.421.27 ± 1.43
IL2 - 4 weeks1.96 ± 2.951.20 ± 1.63
IL2 - 8 weeks1.77 ± 2.551.20 ± 1.24
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-4

To assess IL-4 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-4
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL4 - Baseline30.99 ± 30.8630.74 ± 33.76
IL4 - 4 weeks27.40 ± 23.6131.34 ± 31.24
IL4 - 8 weeks24.20 ± 24.5732.16 ± 34.78
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-6

To assess IL-6 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-6
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL6 - Baseline2.15 ± 2.281.90 ± 1.75
IL6 - 4 weeks2.22 ± 2.621.81 ± 1.99
IL6 - 8 weeks2.16 ± 2.661.96 ± 1.56
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IL-8

To assess IL-8 plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IL-8
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IL8 - Baseline4.29 ± 5.553.83 ± 4.63
IL8 - 4 weeks3.81 ± 3.713.69 ± 4.28
IL8 - 8 weeks4.18 ± 4.773.69 ± 4.00
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - TNFa

To assess TNFa plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - TNFa
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
TNFa - Baseline2.11 ± 2.161.76 ± 1.32
TNFa - 4 weeks2.02 ± 2.771.86 ± 1.38
TNFa - 8 weeks2.00 ± 2.191.61 ± 1.09
SecondaryPlasma Cytokines Levels - IFNgamma

To assess IFNgamma plasma cytokines levels changes in participants taking fingolimod versus placebo

Time frame:
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Plasma Cytokines Levels - IFNgamma
pg/mlFingolimodPlacebo
IFNgamma - Baseline5.32 ± 4.178.32 ± 16.21
IFNgamma - 4 weeks4.61 ± 3.544.95 ± 3.70
IFNgamma - 8 weeks4.32 ± 3.385.62 ± 4.40

Adverse events

Collected over Screening through day 112. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Fingolimod0/18 (0%)0/18 (0%)18/18 (100%)
Placebo0/22 (0%)2/22 (9.1%)13/22 (59.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventFingolimodPlacebo
Hospitalization for exacerbation of schizophreniaPsychiatric disorders0/181/22
PneumoniaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/181/22
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventFingolimodPlacebo
LymphocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders18/181/22
Elevated Liver EnzymesHepatobiliary disorders5/180/22
Asymptomatic BradycardiaCardiac disorders3/183/22
diarrheaGastrointestinal disorders3/182/22
headacheGeneral disorders3/182/22
Blurry visionEye disorders3/180/22
HyponatremiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/183/22
QTc Interval ProlongationCardiac disorders2/180/22
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/180/22
Dry mouthGeneral disorders2/180/22

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years182240
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
Mean36.33 ± 10.2837.00 ± 13.1936.70 ± 11.83
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
Female6612
Male121628
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
Hispanic or Latino213
Not Hispanic or Latino162137
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian011
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American91221
White8816
More than one race112
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)FingolimodPlaceboTotal
United States182240
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Study locations

3 sites
  • Center for NeuroImaging
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
  • Prevention and Recovery Center
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
  • Larue D Carter Memorial Hospital
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46222, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Feb 25, 2016

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 16, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01779700
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Responsible party
Alan Breier (Psychiatrist, Indiana University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jan 30, 2013
Start date
Jan 2013
Primary completion
Aug 2016
Completion
Aug 2016
Results posted
Apr 16, 2019
Last update
Apr 16, 2019

Study contacts

Alan Breier, MD
principal investigator · Indiana University
Michael Francis, MD
principal investigator · Indiana University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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