50,000-Person study hopes to unlock secrets of mental illness

NCT ID NCT06641726

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study will collect genetic and health information from 50,000 people with serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, and dementia. Researchers will link this data to electronic health records to find patterns and risk factors. The goal is to improve diagnosis and guide the development of better treatments.

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 lead to better ways to diagnose and treat serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years before any findings lead to practical changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder dementia major depressive disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • GlobalMinds central study team

    RECRUITING

    Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3HJ, United Kingdom

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