Sarcosine (N-Methylglycine) Treatment for Acute Schizophrenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.04.038

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Title:	Sarcosine (N-Methylglycine) Treatment for Acute Schizophrenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Authors:	Lane, Hsien-Yuan;Liu, Yi-Ching;Huang, Chieh-Liang;Chang, Yue-Cune;Liau, Chun-Hui;Perng, Cheng-Hwang;Tsai, Guochuan E.
Contributors:	淡江大學數學學系
Keywords:	Glutamate;GlyT-1;N-methyl-D-aspartate;sarcosine;schizophrenia
Date:	2008-01
Issue Date:	2011-10-01 21:11:01 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Philadelphia: Elsevier Inc.
Abstract:	Background Small molecules that enhance the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) neurotransmission have been shown to be beneficial as adjuvant therapy for schizophrenia. Among these compounds, sarcosine (a glycine transporter-I inhibitor), when added to an existing regimen of antipsychotic drugs, has shown its efficacy for both chronically stable and acutely ill patients. However, the efficacy of these agents as a primary antipsychotic agent has not yet been demonstrated. Methods Twenty acutely symptomatic drug-free patients with schizophrenia were randomly assigned under double-blind conditions to receive a 6-week trial of 2 g or 1 g of sarcosine daily. Results Overall, patients in the 2-g group were more likely to respond as defined by a 20% or more reduction of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total score, particularly among antipsychotic-naïve patients. However, there was no significant between-group difference in the sarcosine dose × time interaction analysis. Both doses were well tolerated with minimal side effects. Conclusions Although patients receiving the 2-g daily dose were more likely to respond, it requires further clarification whether the effect is limited to the antipsychotic-naive population. Future placebo- or active-controlled, larger-sized studies are needed to fully assess sarcosine’s effects.
Relation:	Biological Psychiatry 63(1), pp.9–12
DOI:	10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.04.038
Appears in Collections:	[Graduate Institute & Department of Mathematics] Journal Article

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