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Spotting psychosis early could change lives — a major study tests whether faster treatment leads to better recovery

NCT ID NCT07716969

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether early-detection programs for psychosis can reduce the time people live with untreated symptoms and whether that leads to better long-term functioning. Researchers will follow adults newly diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in two Danish regions — one with an early-detection campaign and one without. By comparing outcomes over two years, the study aims to clarify whether shortening untreated psychosis directly improves recovery.

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 early detection shortens untreated psychosis, it could improve long-term functioning and recovery for people with first-episode schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Differences between regions may influence results beyond early detection alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia schizophrenia 1

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOSIS SCHIZO AFFECTIVE DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Mental Health Centre Copenhagen

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    Copenhagen, Denmark, 2900, Denmark

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  • Region Zealand Psychiatry East

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    Roskilde, Denmark, 4000, Denmark

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