Title: Meta-analysis of comparative study on ziprasidone in the treatment of schizophrenia
Abstract: Objective: To study the efficacy of ziprasidone in the treatment of schizophrenia. Method: A total of 9 comparative studies of ziprasidone and risperidone in the treatment of schizophrenia were analyzed by meta-analysis in therapeutic effects and side effects. Results: The significant difference in symptoms between before and after treatment by ziprasidone was found (d =3. 50,95% CI 3. 23,3. 77; χ2 =25. 52,P 0. 01) . Comparison between ziprasidone and risperidone at week 2 and the end after treatment showed that there was no significant difference with respect to the clinical efficacy. Conclusion: The therapeutic effects of ziprasidone and risperidone for treating schizophrenia were similar.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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