Lifting weights to fight med side effects: new study in psychosis
NCT ID NCT07386483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supervised 12-week resistance training programme can prevent harmful weight gain and improve physical health in people recently diagnosed with first-episode psychosis who are starting antipsychotic medication. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care plus twice-weekly strength training or standard care alone. The main goals are to see if the programme is feasible and to measure changes in body fat, muscle strength, and overall health.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- resistance training programme
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent the rapid weight gain and metabolic problems that often come with antipsychotic medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is also not yet recruiting, and the exercise programme requires commitment that some may find hard to maintain.
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Locations
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St Vincent's University Hospital / University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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