Clozapine for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

This chapter provides a summary of a landmark study on the pharmacologic management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia. This clinical trial, conducted by Kane and colleagues, asks whether clozapine is an effective option in the care of patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia who have not responded to past trials of first-generation antipsychotics. To answer this question, the chapter reviews the basics of the study, including funding sources, study location, inclusion and exclusion criteria, number of participants, research design, interventions, follow-up, endpoints, results, criticisms, and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case.