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Study identifier: NCT06562608 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Anticholinergic Deprescription in Schizophrenia

Condition: Schizophrenia · Schizoaffective Disorder  ·  Sponsor: Deepak K. Sarpal, M.D.

PhasePhase 4
Planned participants105
Who can joinAll sexes, 40 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

In this study, the investigators will examine whether a deprescription of unnecessary anticholinergic drugs (benztropine or trihexyphenidyl) can augment quality of life, functioning, and neurocognition in individuals who with schizophrenia. Individuals identified by clinical services who have unneeded prescriptions benztropine or trihexyphenidyl will be eligible for deprescription and study entry. Following a baseline evaluation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), participants will will be randomized to either staying on their anticholinergic drugs or undergoing deprescription per routine clinical care, and will undergo follow-up evaluations across 6 months. The investigators predict that reducing and deprescribing these drug, if clinically determined to be unnecessary will will enhance functioning, neurocognition

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Talk to the study team

Deepak K Sarpal, M.D.  ·  4122465618  ·  sarpaldk@upmc.edu

Shaun M. Eack, Ph.D.  ·  412.648.9029  ·  sme12@pitt.edu

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Locations (1)

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital/University of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesRecruiting

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