Phase 4 Schizophrenia Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have been diagnosed with a first-time psychotic disorder, including schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder, psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, bipolar disorder with psychosis, or major depressive disorder with psychosis.
• People currently experiencing moderate or higher levels of certain psychosis symptoms, such as disorganised thinking, grandiosity, hallucinations, or unusual beliefs, as measured by a standard rating scale.
• People who are in the early stage of their illness, meaning they have taken antipsychotic medication for a total of 8 weeks or less across their lifetime.
• People aged 15 to 40 years old.
• People who are able to understand and sign an informed consent form.

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have a serious neurological or hormonal (endocrine) condition, or who have experienced a significant brain injury.
• People who have a medical condition that requires them to take medication that affects mood, thinking, or behaviour.
• People considered to be at significant risk of harming themselves or others.
• People who have difficulty with thinking or communication that would prevent them from giving informed consent.
• People for whom taking an antipsychotic medication on its own would not be medically appropriate (confirm with trial site).
• People who cannot safely have an MRI scan, for example those with a pacemaker.
• People who are pregnant, based on self-report.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.