PRIMARY STUDY

Ziprasidone versus clozapine in the treatment of dually diagnosed (DD) patients with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorders: a randomized study

Key Findings:  Both clozapine and ziprasidone appear beneficial in the treatment of cannabis use disorders in patients with schizophrenia.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  30

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Germany

Year of Pub:  2014


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Schnell T, et al. Ziprasidone versus clozapine in the treatment of dually diagnosed (DD) patients with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorders: a randomized study. Am J Addict. 2014; 23:308-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2014.12126.x

Authors:  Schnell T, Koethe D, Krasnianski A, Gairing S, Schnell K, Daumann J, Gouzoulis-Mayfrank E