Psychotic disorder

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 whether carefully reducing antipsychotic medication in stable schizophrenia patients can improve their daily functioning compared to staying on the same dose. Researchers will group 288 adults aged 18–60 by their specific psychosis type and randomly assign them t…

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 assigne…

This study tests whether adding cannabidiol (CBD) to the standard drug clozapine helps people with treatment-resistant psychosis. 250 participants will receive either CBD or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and check safety.

This study tests a talking therapy called the Cannabis Clinic for Psychosis (CCP) to help people with first-episode psychosis reduce or stop cannabis use. The therapy includes motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in weekly sessions over 12 weeks. Researchers…

This study tests whether a 5-session group mindfulness program can reduce distress and prevent psychosis in 270 young people (ages 18-30) at ultra-high risk. Participants will either receive the mindfulness training plus usual care, or usual care alone. The goal is to see if mind…

This study tests whether an 8-week group program teaching dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills is feasible and acceptable for people aged 14–35 who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. The program focuses on managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving re…

Researchers are testing two mobile app-based programs, CHAMPS and iCanChange, for young adults with first-episode psychosis who use cannabis. CHAMPS targets safer use for people not looking to quit, while iCanChange supports those who want to reduce or stop. The trial compares ea…

This study tests a new group program designed for young people at clinical high risk for psychosis who also have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program, led by a clinician and a peer with lived experience, focuses on building hope, setting recovery goals, and strengthening s…

This study compares two types of brain stimulation—accelerated theta burst and high-frequency TMS—against a sham (fake) treatment to see if they can improve cognitive problems like memory and attention in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Ninety adults on clozapine w…

This study will test whether smartphone sensors can detect when someone with early psychosis is feeling anxious or depressed and then offer a short mindfulness or psychoeducation exercise. Ten adults aged 18–50 with early psychosis and mild mood symptoms will use the app for 10 w…

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 a smartphone app called NST-SPARK that uses augmented reality games to help people with schizophrenia who struggle with low motivation, lack of pleasure, and social withdrawal. About 30 adults with these symptoms will use the app for 12 weeks. The goal is to see …

This study tests a group program called Veteran Voices and Visions (VVV) for veterans with psychosis who hear voices. The program, led by a peer specialist and a clinician, aims to reduce distress and help veterans feel a sense of belonging. 160 veterans will be randomly assigned…

This study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…

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…

Researchers at St. Olavs Hospital are using ultrasound to measure the gluteal muscle in adults who receive depot antipsychotic injections and in healthy volunteers. The study aims to better understand the anatomy relevant to giving these long-acting injections into the buttocks. …

This study uses brain scans to examine dopamine, a key brain chemical, in 115 people aged 18-30 who are at high risk for psychosis. Participants will have PET and MRI scans and be followed for up to two years to see if they develop psychosis. The goal is to understand where and w…

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…