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

NCT ID NCT07309172

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ole Köhler-Forsberg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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.

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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.

SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDER

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Locations

Aarhus University Hospital, Psychosis Research Unit
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Aarhus, Denmark

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