In this study, we are going to investigate quantitative and qualitative natures of appetite and eating-behavior changes induced by atypical antipsychotics, i.e., risperidone, olanzapine and aripiprazole, in schizophrenia patients.
This is an observational study. 2 Self-report questionnaires assessing changes of appetite and eating behaviors after medication are applied to patients who have been receiving one of the three atypical antipsychotics. We are going to compare changes of appetite and eating behaviors after medication between three atypical antipsychotics and investigate the association between changes of appetite and eating behaviors and changes of weight after medication.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
81
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
Changes in appetite and eating behavior Rating Scales: Drug-related eating behavior questionnaire & Korean version of General Food Craving Questionnaire
Time frame: between 2 and 24months after starting medication
Body mass index (BMI)
Time frame: between 2 and 24 months after starting medication
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