Ocrelizumab for Psychosis by Autoimmunity

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Schizo-Affective Type of Psychosis Schizophrenia
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 35
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Other
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About This Trial
Some people who have what doctors currently call schizophrenia or bipolar disease may actually have a brain disease caused by auto-antibodies. Auto-antibodies are produced when the normal defense mechanism of the body goes wrong and begins to attack the body, similar to "friendly fire." Auto-antibodies attack brain receptors and then the person who has this problem begins to have hallucinations an…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of either sex, 18-35 years of age. * Having an active psychotic disorder meeting DSM-5 criteria, including a duration of at least six months, for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder, as defined by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). * A total PANS…
Contacts

Joseph C Masdeu, MD, PhD

202-255-7899

jcmasdeu@houstonmethodist.org

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Haroon Shahid, MD

713-441-1150

mhshahid@houstonmethodist.org

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