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Can emotion training help those at risk for schizophrenia? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT04681807

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how young people (ages 15-35) with a parent or sibling who has schizophrenia process social cues like facial expressions. Researchers used brain scans and emotion recognition tests to understand these abilities. They also tested whether a computer-based training program could help improve emotion recognition. The goal was to learn more about early signs of risk and potential ways to help.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2021

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between (or equal to) 15-35 years of age * Ability to read/speak fluent English * Diagnosis of SZ, schizoaffective disorder or schizophreniform confirmed for 1st degree relative by referring psychiatrist or two reliable informants (using the adapted FIGS questionnaire). Exclusion Criteria: * No diagnosis of psychosis related disorder * Significant neurological or medical disorders that may produce cognitive impairment * Current epilepsy or previous history of seizures * Previous head injury with current continuing symptoms (i.e., cognitive ability, dizziness, etc.) * Recent history of substance abuse or dependence (within past 3 months) * MRI contraindication (e.g. metallic head implant, history of seizure, pacemaker, pregnancy, etc.) * Current IQ \< 70 as measured by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence Scale (WASI)

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Conditions

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schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 7K4, Canada

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