New study investigates why black americans report higher paranoia

NCT ID NCT07460453

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to understand why Black Americans often report higher levels of paranoia than White Americans, even without a mental health diagnosis. Researchers will use an online guided imagery task to see if race-related stress triggers paranoia in 480 Black American participants. The findings could help improve how mental health professionals measure and understand paranoia across different groups.

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 research could help clinicians better understand and measure paranoia in diverse populations, leading to more accurate and culturally sensitive mental health assessments.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with no treatment involved. Results may not apply to all groups or settings, and the experimental task may not fully capture real-world experiences.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Paranoid Disorders psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARANOIA PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
RECRUITING

Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States

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