Schizophreniform disorder
MONDO:0001265A disorder that differs from schizophrenia specifically in total duration (schizophreniform disorder lasts at least 1 month but less than 6 months whereas schizophrenia lasts at least 6 months); schizophreniform disorder also typically causes less impairment in the individual's social and occupational functioning.
122 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 72 tagged with Schizophreniform disorder itself.
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Brain training from home: could a smartphone app sharpen thinking in early psychosis?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week mobile program can improve cognitive function and motivation in people aged 15–40 who have had psychosis symptoms for less than five years. Participants will either use the mobile training or continue their usual care, and researchers will compa…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to boost medication adherence in early psychosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 10-session program called AIM-AT, which uses acceptance-based techniques to help people with recent-onset psychosis better understand their illness and stick to their medication. The trial involves 126 participants in Hong Kong and tracks their medication adher…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a new therapy curb violence in young psychosis patients?
Disease control OngoingThis small pilot study tests a behavioral therapy called PICASSO, designed to help young adults (ages 16-30) with early psychosis who have shown violent behavior. The therapy uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address anger and violence. The study will check if the therapy i…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:24 UTC
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AI listens for signs of depression, autism, and more in your speech
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze a person's speech to help diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia. Researchers will record 500 people speaking and compare the AI's predictions to standard clinical dia…
Sponsor: Psyrin Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Veterans with psychosis get new sleep hope: CBT-I trial targets insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and daily functioning in veterans who have both psychosis and insomnia. About 152 veterans are taking part. The goal is to see if better sleep leads to bette…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Writing your way to wellness: new study tests creative writing for mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 15-session creative writing program called REWRITALIZE for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression. About 300 adults will either join the writing groups plus their usual care, or stay on a waiting list wit…
Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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ER agitation study pulled before it began
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if a dissolvable film placed under the tongue could quickly calm agitation in people with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who come to the emergency room. The drug, BXCL501, is already approved for this use, but the study wanted to test it in the ER setti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Exercise program for psychosis shows promise in small study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a combined aerobic and strength training program is feasible for adults with psychotic disorders. Forty participants will exercise for about an hour per session. Researchers will measure how many complete the program and track changes in fitness and stren…
Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses unlock memory secrets in early psychosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with brain scans, to understand working memory problems in people with early psychosis. Twenty participants will receive both active and placebo TMS to see how it affects brain activity and memory perf…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which country handles mentally ill offenders better? a Head-to-Head study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 mentally ill offenders in Italy and California over three years to compare two very different treatment systems. Italy uses community-based care, while California relies on long-term hospital stays. Researchers will track violence, recovery, and functioning…
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gut bugs linked to antipsychotic weight gain in youth
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how gut bacteria change when young people (ages 12-35) with psychosis start taking antipsychotic medication. Researchers want to see if these changes are linked to weight gain and other metabolic problems. Participants provide stool and blood samples over 12 w…
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of depression, bipolar, and psychosis
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is collecting DNA, brain scans, and other biological samples from 2,000 people with major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand the physical and genetic factors behind these conditions, whi…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC