Antipsychotic Long-Term Treatment in Children and Young People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Tolerability Across Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Antipsychotic Long-Term Treatment in Children and Young People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Tolerability Across Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Authors
Singappuli, P. Sonuga-Barke, E. Kyriakopoulos, M.
Year
2021
Journal
Cns Spectrums
Volume
Pages
1-47
Antipsychotic medications are used in a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions in children and adolescents. Their efficacy and tolerability with long-term use have not been clearly established. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the long-term use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents. All relevant double-blind randomized control trials (RCTs), on any antipsychotic used for 12 weeks or longer in any mental health/neurodevelopmental condition in this age group, were included. We evaluated several efficacy and tolerability measures. Meta-analysis was performed for adverse events. Seven RCTs were identified (n = 939, age = 5-17 years), four on aripiprazole and three on risperidone. All studies reported symptomatic/functional improvements or more time before discontinuation with antipsychotics compared to placebo. Weight gain was identified as a significant side effect with antipsychotics. Serum prolactin was reduced with aripiprazole and increased with risperidone, and abdominal pain/discomfort, respiratory tract infections, were more common with Aripiprazole compared to placebo. Musculoskeletal pain may be more common with aripiprazole compared to placebo. Use of antipsychotics for 12 weeks or longer may be associated with symptomatic/functional improvements, but may be associated with additional side effects compared to short-term treatment. Further research in this population is needed.erdi

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Type of intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Biological Risk Factors, Diseases and Symptoms

Side Effects

Intervention

Pharmacological Treatment

Antipsychotics

Age group

School Aged Children (6-12 years)

Adolescents (13-18 years)

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