There is one clinical trial.
This study evaluates whether prospective pharmacogenetic testing is cost-effective in affecting clinical treatment outcomes in patients with early-phase psychosis.
For example, the serotonin 2C receptor gene (HTR2C) has variants that protect patients from antipsychotic drug induced weight gain (-759C/T, rs3813929); a deletion variant of the dopamine D2 receptor gene (DRD2) suggests poor efficacy with antipsychotic drug treatment (-141C Ins/Del, rs1799732); the short allele of the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) is associated with antidepressant side effects.
Description: Due to lack of efficacy or intolerability
Measure: Time to Discontinuation of First Medication Time: 12 monthsDescription: The clinician is asked to fill out a questionnaire elaborating the medication decision-making process for each patient, including whether or not acting on the genetic information provided clinically relevant information.
Measure: Prescribing Behavior Change Based on the Results of the Pharmacogenetic Testing Time: 12 monthsDescription: Assessed by Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
Measure: Treatment Efficacy Time: 12 monthsDescription: Assessed by measures including Hillside Adverse Events Rating Scale (HAERS), Simpson-Angus Rating Scale for Extrapyramidal Symptoms (SARSES), Barnes Rating Scale for Drug-Induced Akathisia (BRSDIA), Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
Measure: Adverse Drug Response Time: 12 monthsDescription: Examine overall medical costs (including outpatient visits, procedures, hospitalizations, other professional charges, laboratory charges, and medication costs), as well as costs specifically associated with treatment of psychiatric symptoms based upon ICD9 code (for procedures and visits) and medication category. This information will be provided by insurance company for patients with ValueOptions insurance coverage.
Measure: Treatment Services Utilized Time: 12 months