Could a virus trigger mental illness? massive study investigates

NCT ID NCT07453420

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at health records of about 100,000 people in Israel to see if viral infections like COVID-19 or Epstein-Barr increase the risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It also examines whether infections cause relapses in people already diagnosed with a mental illness. The goal is to identify factors that make someone more vulnerable or resilient, but this is an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Haifa

    Haifa, Israel

Conditions

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