SCHIZOPHRENIA AND RELATED DISORDERS

This study tested whether long-acting injectable medications (aripiprazole and paliperidone) can better manage psychosis in people who use stimulants compared to standard care. 165 participants in Hong Kong received either the study drugs or usual treatment. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether combining two antipsychotic medications (Abilify Maintena and Rexulti) helps control symptoms of schizophrenia better than one alone. Six adults with schizophrenia or related disorders were followed for 6 months. Researchers measured changes in psycho…

This study tested a story-driven video game designed to help people with stable schizophrenia stick to their medication routine. Twenty patients played the game, which uses decision-making to shape the story. The goal was to see if the game improved how often they took their medi…

This study tested whether a special ketone drink could improve how the brain processes information in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Twenty-eight adults each tried the ketone drink and a sugar drink on different days. Researchers measured brain activity, thinking …

This study tested whether alerting police officers that a person has a serious mental illness during a routine check can reduce arrests and help them stay in treatment. About 1,400 adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression who had been arres…