New study reveals how antipsychotics affect moms and babies

NCT ID NCT05766007

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at 168 pregnant or breastfeeding women with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or mania who were taking long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Researchers measured drug levels in the mother's blood, breastmilk, and the baby's blood to understand exposure. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions about using these medications during pregnancy and while nursing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federal Medical Centre

    Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

  • Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital

    Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital

    Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Neuropsychiatric Hospital

    Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

  • Neuropsychiatric Specialist Hospital

    Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

  • Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital

    Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

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