Brain scans reveal energy clues in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT06236048
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares brain energy use, lactate, and glutamate levels in 75 people with schizophrenia and healthy volunteers using advanced MRI and PET scans. Researchers aim to see if brain glucose use is lower and lactate higher in schizophrenia, and if glutamate varies more. No treatment is given; it is purely observational to gather knowledge.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers better understand how brain energy and glutamate relate to schizophrenia, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (75 participants) and early-stage, so findings may not apply broadly or lead directly to new therapies.
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South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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