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This study compares dapagliflozin and metformin for managing weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications. About 110 adults aged 16 and older will take one of the drugs plus lifestyle advice for 26 weeks. The goal is to see which drug works better and is safer for weight contr…

This study tests a 12-week online program designed to improve mood and motivation in people with schizophrenia or early psychosis. Participants complete 20-30 minute weekly sessions. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and goal-directed behavior before and after the prog…

This study tests a new therapy that combines face-to-face sessions with virtual reality (VR) to help people with psychosis manage their emotions. Participants will practice emotion regulation skills in realistic VR scenarios with live coaching from a therapist. Fifteen people wit…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called narrative exposure therapy (NET) is practical and helpful for people with psychosis who have experienced trauma. One participant will receive NET sessions and complete questionnaires about their symptoms and experiences. The …

This study aims to see if peer support can help pregnant and postpartum veterans who have serious mental illness. Researchers will develop a program where trained peer specialists offer support, then test it with 24 veterans to see if it is helpful and practical. The goal is to i…

Researchers at King's College London are studying what happens in the brain when people hear voices or sounds others cannot hear, known as auditory hallucinations. The study compares people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or related psychotic conditions to people wi…

This study will test whether educational sessions can improve health literacy and attitudes toward medication in 34 adults hospitalized with schizophrenia or related disorders. Participants will receive pamphlets and watch videos about their condition, then complete questionnaire…

This study looks at how people with a first episode of psychosis tell their life stories and whether that relates to their well-being and recovery. Researchers will compare 96 participants—those with early psychosis, those with chronic psychosis, and healthy controls—using questi…