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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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GlobalMinds central study team
RECRUITINGOxford, Oxford, OX1 3HJ, United Kingdom
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