- Is in the non-acute phase of illness and clinically stable for 3 months prior to study start as demonstrated by: treatment with current SGA or at least 12 weeks prior to study start; no increase in the level of psychiatric care due to worsening symptoms for at least 12 weeks prior to study start; and no dose change of SGA or change in medication to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia for 4 weeks prior to study start