Hidden sleep disorder may worsen schizophrenia, new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07192042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how common sleep apnea is in people hospitalized with schizophrenia and whether it affects their mental health. Researchers will use a special ring and a fiber-optic mat to track breathing during sleep without any wires or uncomfortable equipment. The goal is to learn more about the link between sleep problems and schizophrenia, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Hospitalized patients with schizophrenia in the acute psychiatric ward at Shuang Ho Hospital, TMU, Taiwan
- Ages
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20 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Participants must be between 20 and 70 years old. * Diagnostic Criteria: Schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophreniform disorder, diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria and confirmed with the MINI 7.0 (Chinese version). * Clinical Stability and Informed Consent: At the time of admission, participants should be in a relatively stable condition, able to understand the study procedures, and capable of providing written informed consent. If patients are unable to fully comprehend due to illness severity or cognitive limitations, consent may be obtained from a legal guardian or family member, with subsequent confirmation of consent by the patient once their condition improves. Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment-related: Patients who are currently receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA. * Other Major Central Nervous System Disorders: Presence of other serious conditions that may significantly affect central nervous system function, aside from schizophrenia, such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. * Severe Medical Illnesses: Including, but not limited to, malignant tumors, end-stage cardiopulmonary disease, neuromuscular disorders severely affecting motor or respiratory function, uncontrolled epileptic seizures, or other serious medical conditions that prevent patients from sleeping in the supine position. * Clinical Judgment: Patients deemed unsuitable for participation due to clinical conditions (e.g., agitation, non-cooperation, or other safety concerns).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ministry of Health and Welfare Shuang-Ho Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, Taiwan
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