Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cariprazine in the treatment of schizophrenia in the adolescent population.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• DSM-5 primary diagnosis of schizophrenia.
• Schizophrenia diagnosis confirmed by the K-SADS-PL administered at screening (Visit 1) by a trained clinician.
• PANSS score ≥ 70 and a score of ≥ 4 (moderate) on 2 or more of the 5 items on the positive subscale of the PANSS (delusions, conceptual disorganization, hallucinatory behavior, grandiosity, suspiciousness/persecution), at screening (Visit 1) and baseline (Visit 2).
• CGI-S scale score of ≥ 4 (moderately ill) at screening (Visit 1) and baseline (Visit 2).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder, or psychotic disorder due to another medical condition
• Diagnosis of intellectual disability (IQ < 70).
• Participant has a history of meeting DSM-5 diagnosis for any substance-related disorder (except caffeine- and tobacco-related) within the 3 months before Visit 1.