Schizotypal personality disorder

This study tests whether a drug that boosts NMDA receptors can help people with early signs of schizophrenia. About 48 participants with prodromal symptoms will take the drug for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if it reduces symptom severity and delays progression.

This study tests a 10-week cognitive training program called SCORES for teens at high risk for psychosis. The program aims to improve processing speed (how fast the brain handles information) through game-like tasks, group coaching, and rewards. Researchers hope better processing…

This study tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a safe antioxidant supplement, can reduce early psychosis-like symptoms in 90 people at clinical high risk for schizophrenia. Participants take NAC for 8 weeks, and researchers measure changes in symptoms and brain activity. The go…

This study will carefully examine the physical and mental health of 100 adults admitted to NHS mental health wards. Researchers will review medical notes, do physical exams, and use questionnaires to measure conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and persona…

This study aims to create a 'patient library' by collecting blood, stool, and hair samples from 250 people aged 15 to 30 who have had a first psychotic episode or are at high risk. Researchers will track their mental health over 10 years using the CAARMS test. The goal is to bett…

This study tests whether a 3-day training program called REFOCUS helps mental health teams provide care that supports personal recovery. About 760 people with severe mental disorders (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) will take part across 18 centers. Researchers will measu…

This study is testing whether subtle changes in how people speak can predict who will develop schizophrenia. Researchers will record and analyze free speech from 215 young people aged 15-30 who are at ultra-high risk for psychosis. By using computer programs to detect semantic an…

This study investigates how the immune system influences psychotic symptoms and response to antipsychotic medication. Researchers will collect blood and spinal fluid from 500 participants, including those starting or changing antipsychotics and healthy controls. The goal is to fi…

This pilot study is testing whether two established trauma therapies—Prolonged Exposure and EMDR—can be safely used in young adults with psychotic disorders who also have PTSD symptoms. Twenty participants from the OPUS early-intervention program will receive one of the therapies…