Meth psychosis may worsen heart risks, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07459244

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at heart electrical patterns (ECGs) in 240 people hospitalized for methamphetamine use, comparing those with and without psychosis. Researchers will check ECGs at admission and before discharge to see if psychosis is linked to more heart strain. The goal is to better understand cardiac risks in this population.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify which methamphetamine users are at higher risk for heart problems, leading to better monitoring and care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all users, and ECG changes may not predict real-world heart events.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

methamphetamine dependence methamphetamine-induced psychosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METHAMPHETAMINE INDUCED PSYCHOSIS METHAMPHETAMINE USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital
RECRUITING

Elâzığ, Elâzığ, 23200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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