1\. Male or female subjects between 18and 55 years of age.
2\. Fluent in English, even if English is not the primary language.
3\. Able to provide informed consent.
4\. DSM IV-R primary diagnosis of schizophrenia (any subtype), assessed using a structured diagnostic interview (SCID CT).
5\. Few or no extra-pyramidal symptoms(EPS)at screening,defined as SAS \< 6.
6\. Negative urine drug screen (UDS).
7\. Negative cotinine test.
8\. Clinically stable, as judged by the investigator, and in a non-acute phase for at least 12 weeks. At least one month on the same dose of antipsychotic medication.
You may not be if
Current risk of suicide, or history of suicidal behavior within the last 6 months.
Hospitalized for psychiatric symptoms in the past 3 months.
Other psychiatric diagnoses.
Substance abuse/dependence (other than nicotine or caffeine) within the last 6 months according to the SCID-CT.
Currently smoking, nicotine replacement therapy, smoking cessation medications or remedies, including Varenicline (Chantix).
Any medical condition, as judged by the Investigator, which may interfere with the subjects' participation in this study.
Clareo Health | A Single-Center, Double-Blind (DB) Study of MEM 3454 on P50 Sensory Gating and Mismatch Negativity in Schizophrenia Patients
