Moban

Schizophrenia

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Moban

What is Moban

Molindone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Molindone is an indole-based medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses, as well as aggressive conduct disorder. It has lower than average binding strength to dopamine receptors, but has some binding affinity to cholinergic and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Some animal studies suggest that it has properties similar to the antipsychotic drug clozapine.

Moban

is the brand name

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Moban Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Moban

Molindone

1974

12

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Molindone, also known as Moban, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses such as Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia .

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Effectiveness

How Moban Affects Patients

Molindone is a drug that does not belong to the same group as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, or thioxanthenes. In animals, it has been shown to reduce movement, aggression, and overactivity caused by amphetamines, as well as the depression caused by tranquilizers.

How Moban works in the body

We don't know exactly how it works, but molindone is thought to stop dopamine from causing overstimulation in the brain. By blocking dopamine's effects, it can help reduce symptoms of psychotic disorders.

When to interrupt dosage

The urged dosage of Moban is contingent upon the recognized disorder. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, dependant upon the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

5.0 mg, , 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Moban has two contraindications that should be taken into consideration, so it should not be employed when one has any of the conditions in the following table.

Moban Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Mental Depression

Do Not Combine

Coma

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Moban.

Common Moban Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amisulpride

Major

Molindone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Azelastine

Major

Molindone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Molindone is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Molindone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Molindone is combined with Oliceridine.

Moban Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Moban?

170 active trials are underway to evaluate the efficacy of Moban in managing Schizophrenia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

89 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Moban Reviews: What are patients saying about Moban?

5

Patient Review

5/3/2008

Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

Moban has been incredibly effective for me, to the point where I haven't had to be hospitalized in over a decade. The only downside is that I have to take it at night due to potential side effects.

5

Patient Review

1/2/2009

Moban for Schizophrenia

My daughter has been taking Moban and Topamax for her bipolar disorder, and it has done wonders. The life-saving properties of this medication cannot be overstated.

5

Patient Review

6/2/2010

Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I'm really disappointed that this medication is no longer being manufactured. It was great for my patients who didn't want to deal with the side effects of other antipsychotics, like weight gain.

5

Patient Review

7/25/2009

Moban for Schizophrenia

What are the withdrawal systems of Moban Oral?

5

Patient Review

11/8/2007

Moban for Schizophrenia

4

Patient Review

12/10/2009

Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I had some involuntary mouth movements while on this medication, but overall it was pretty effective.

1

Patient Review

3/2/2010

Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

Do not under any circumstances take this medicine. My mother took it for eight months and is now permanently disabled as a result. She can't eat or drink without a feeding tube and has uncontrollable movements in her head, mouth, and legs. All of this at only 63 years old; she was previously healthy too. This drug ruined her life.
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Patient Q&A Section about moban

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is molindone still available?

"We now have the exclusive rights to market and sell Molindone in the USA.

Epic Pharma now has the exclusive rights to sell Molindone in the USA after it was produced and discontinued by Core Pharma in 2015-2017. It is available again from Epic Pharma effective December, 2018."

Answered by AI

What is molindone used for?

"Molindone is a typical antipsychotic that is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions."

Answered by AI

What is Moban used for?

"Moban is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia. It can help to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions, and confused thinking."

Answered by AI

Why was Moban discontinued?

"As of January 13, 2010, the drug Moban was no longer being made by its producer, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this was because of a business decision and not because there were any safety concerns."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Moban

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Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Auditory Hallucinations

18+
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help reduce persistent auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices) in adults with psychotic disorders who have not responded adequately to antipsychotic medications. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does theta-burst stimulation reduce the severity of auditory verbal hallucinations? * Does theta-burst stimulation improve other psychiatric symptoms, including depressive symptoms and insight into illness? * How well do participants tolerate this treatment, and what side effects do they experience? All participants will receive active theta-burst stimulation. There is no placebo or comparison group. Participants will: * Complete an initial assessment of their mental health, symptoms, and medical history. * Receive 20 brain stimulation sessions over two consecutive weeks, with two sessions per day on weekdays. * Complete follow-up assessments approximately one week and one month after treatment to evaluate changes in symptoms and overall functioning. * Report any side effects experienced during treatment and follow-up.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal

Stéphane Potvin, PhD

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Cognitive Training for Schizophrenia

18 - 79
All Sexes
Minneapolis, MN

This study will examine brain metabolic and excitatory/inhibitory mechanisms related to cognitive and visual functioning in adults with schizophrenia and healthy control participants. Participants will complete behavioral assessments, cognitive testing, electroencephalography, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy assessments. After baseline assessments, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two computerized cognitive training programs: perceptual discrimination training or cognitive control training. Each training program will include approximately 10 hours of training over 2 to 6 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in cognitive and visual task performance, EEG measures, and brain metabolite concentrations before and after cognitive training. Some participants may also complete optional extended baseline assessments before cognitive training.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, University of Minnesota

Caroline Demro, PhD, LP

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LTX-001 for Schizophrenia

18 - 55
All Sexes
Little Rock, AR

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether the investigational drug LTX-001 is safe and well tolerated in adults with a diagnosis of schizophrenia who are having a recent worsening of their symptoms (an acute exacerbation). Additional questions it aims to answer are: * how does the amount of the study drug in the body change over time (pharmacokinetics) * how does the study drug affect the symptoms of schizophrenia * how do certain markers in the blood change after administration of LTX-001 (pharmacodynamics) Researchers will compare different dose levels of LTX-001 to an inactive product (placebo) to see what differences there are between the two treatments. After successfully screening for the study, participants will stay in a research unit for about five weeks and return one week later for a follow-up visit.

Phase 1
Recruiting

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC (+9 Sites)

Leal Therapeutics, Inc

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TES-TI for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Madison, WI

This study to find out whether a type of non-invasive electrical brain stimulation called transcranial electrical stimulation with temporal interference (TES-TI) can temporarily change brain activity during sleep-especially sleep spindles (brain rhythms in the \~8-16 Hz range). The investigators are focusing on the thalamus, a deep brain region that helps coordinate brain activity during non-REM sleep. Sleep spindles are often reduced in schizophrenia, so this study is to see whether TES-TI can change spindle activity in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) and in healthy adults. To study this, a structural MRI scan will be used to customize where the stimulation electrodes are placed, and then TES-TI will be applied during one of two overnight sleep lab visits while brain activity is recorded with high-density EEG and standard sleep sensors. The other overnight is a baseline/control night during which only sham stimulation is delivered. The goal is to determine whether TES-TI during sleep can increase spindle-frequency activity in this population.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Wisconsin

Larissa Albantakis, PhD

Alkermes, Inc.

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Frontal Gamma Coherence Neurofeedback for Schizophrenia

18 - 55
All Sexes
La Jolla, CA

This preliminary, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will evaluate frontal gamma coherence neurofeedback in adults with schizophrenia. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active neurofeedback or placebo neurofeedback using a study-provided mobile platform. Participants will complete baseline assessments in person at the University of California San Diego, receive training on home use of the neurofeedback platform, and complete twice-weekly 30-minute sessions at home for 12 weeks. Participants will return for midpoint and end-of-treatment assessments to evaluate feasibility, tolerability, cognitive outcomes, and neurophysiological target engagement.

Waitlist Available
Device

University of California San Diego

BioSignal Solutions LLC

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