Can a phone app ease Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms?

NCT ID NCT06791122

First seen Nov 01, 2025

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app called CT-155 designed to help people with schizophrenia manage negative symptoms like low motivation and reduced pleasure. About 262 adults with schizophrenia will use the app for 16 weeks, with an optional extension. Researchers will track symptom changes, app usage, and healthcare visits over about a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ATP Clinical Research, Inc.

    Orange, California, 92866, United States

  • Atrium Health

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States

  • Beaumont Psychiatry Clinic

    Beaumont, Texas, 77706, United States

  • Boston Neurobehavioral Associates

    Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446, United States

  • CT Clinical Research

    Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416, United States

  • Center for Behavioral Health, LLC

    Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, United States

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research

    Torrance, California, 90504, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

  • Galiz Research

    Hialeah, Florida, 33106, United States

  • Global Life Research Network

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

  • Health Synergy Clinical Research, LLC

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States

  • IMA Clinical Research Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States

  • Interventional Psychiatry of Tampa Bay

    Tampa, Florida, 33629, United States

  • NRC Research Institute

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Neurobehavioral Research, Inc.

    Cedarhurst, New York, 11516, United States

  • New Life Medical Research Center, Inc.

    Hialeah, Florida, 88012, United States

  • North Country Clinical Research Inc

    Oceanside, California, 92054, United States

  • Psychiatric Consultants,PC

    Franklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States

  • Red Oak Psychiatry Associates, PA

    Houston, Texas, 77090, United States

  • Richmond Behavioral Associates

    Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States

  • Rivus Wellness and Research Institute

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

  • SMS Clinical Research

    Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States

  • Salem VA Medical Center

    Salem, Virginia, 24153, United States

  • Sheppard Pratt Physicians's Practice Association, Inc.

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21204, United States

  • St. Charles Psychiatric Associates & Midwest Research Group

    Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

  • Sun Valley Behavioral Med Center

    Imperial, California, 92251, United States

  • University of California San Diego

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

  • University of Massachusetts - Worcester

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • Western Michigan University

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

smartphone app (CT-155)

What this could lead to

If it works, this app could offer a new way to help people with schizophrenia manage difficult symptoms like lack of motivation and enjoyment.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with no placebo comparison, so results may not be conclusive. The app may not work for everyone, and participants must be willing to use a smartphone regularly.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.