Dose-response Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of PF-00217830 Compared With Placebo in Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia

Clinical laboratory (Screening, Days 1, 7, 14, 21 and Followup); Fasting insulin, HDL, LDL, HbA1c , prolactin, ACTH, and cortisol (Days 1 and 21).

Time frame: 5 weeks

Physical examination (Screening, Days 1 and 21), neurological examination (Days 1 and 21), and ECG (Screening, Days 1, 7, 14, 20, 21 and Followup).

Time frame: 5 weeks

Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) total score.

Time frame: Screening, Day 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21

Adverse events (Daily), weight (Screening, Days 1, and 21) and girth (Days 1 and 21), vital signs (Screening, Days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21 and Followup),

Time frame: 5 weeks

Extrapyramidal Symptom Rating Scale (Screening, Days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21) and the Stanford Sleepiness Scale (Days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21).

Time frame: 4 weeks