Brain fuel mystery: new study scans energy use in early schizophrenia

This study looks at how the brain uses ketones and sugar for energy in people experiencing their first episode of schizophrenia. Researchers will use PET scans to compare brain metabolism in 22 patients before and after 4-8 weeks of antipsychotic treatment, and also compare them to 12 healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand brain energy changes, not to test a new treatment. Participants receive standard care throughout the study.