Clinical trials
Psychotic Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychotic disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 67 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04730518Recruiting
Group yoga program for people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
This trial studies whether a structured group yoga program can help people who are currently receiving care for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. It focuses on patients with low-to-moderate current psychosis and aims to add a supportive therapy alongside usual treatment.
Steglitz, State of BerlinAges 18–90 - NCT06778564RecruitingPhase 3
CBD (cannabidiol) for early psychosis
This study tests if adding a CBD medication to your current antipsychotic can improve symptoms in people with schizophrenia or related disorders who started treatment recently but aren't fully better yet.
ViennaAges 16–40 - NCT06624462Recruiting
Meta Care Clinic for weight and health in severe mental illness
This study tests a special clinic that helps people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder manage their weight and metabolic health while taking antipsychotic medication. It focuses on improving overall health with practical support.
Glostrup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–45 - NCT06870006Recruiting
Heart monitoring for kids starting psychiatric drugs
This study is for children and teens in a hospital psychiatric ward who are starting a new medicine that might affect their heart's rhythm. It will check your heart with an ECG (electrocardiogram) to make sure it stays safe.
Troina, EnnaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07427810Recruiting
Follow-up study on teens with autism
This study is a follow-up for people who took part in an earlier research project. The researchers want to see how psychiatric conditions and daily functioning have changed over time.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 20–35 - NCT06673966Recruiting
Schizophrenia brain and immune health study
This study looks at how immune system health relates to brain changes in people with schizophrenia. It uses brain imaging and electrical activity tests to understand these connections.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT05537376Recruiting
Peer-led suicide prevention support for veterans with serious mental illness
This study tests a suicide-prevention program delivered by trained peer specialists (other people with similar lived experience) to help veterans who are currently having suicidal thoughts. It aims to add ongoing support and improve safety and recovery for veterans with serious mental health conditions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07360665Recruiting
Exercise program for people with psychosis on injectable meds
This trial tests a personalized exercise program for people with psychosis who take long-acting injectable antipsychotics. The goal is to see if regular physical activity can improve overall health and well-being.
Vila RealAges 18 years+ - NCT06743711Recruiting
Heart fitness in severe mental illness study
This study checks how fit your heart and lungs are if you have a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to see if fitness can help improve health and well-being.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT05445180Recruiting
Brain scan study of thinking in cannabis users with psychosis
This study uses brain imaging to understand how thinking works in people who use cannabis, comparing those with psychosis to people without psychosis. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns relate to thinking difficulties and how cannabis use fits in.
Montreal, QuebecAges 16–80 - NCT07242586Recruiting
Trauma therapy for people with psychosis and PTSD
This study tests a trauma-focused treatment for people who have both a psychotic disorder (like schizophrenia) and significant post-traumatic stress symptoms. If you are over 18, receive care from early intervention services, and have PTSD symptoms, this treatment may help you process traumatic experiences.
Copenhagen, DenmarkAges 18–35 - NCT06048172Recruiting
Trauma therapy for PTSD with a psychotic disorder
This trial tests if prolonged exposure therapy, a common PTSD treatment, can help people who also have a psychotic disorder (like schizophrenia or bipolar with psychosis). The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05982158Recruiting
Talking to an Avatar vs. Talk Therapy for Hearing Voices
This trial compares a new therapy where you talk to a computer avatar that represents the voice you hear, with standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reduce the distress from hearing voices. You must have been hearing voices for at least a year, and they should be upsetting or negative.
Hawthorn, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT04414215Recruiting
Emotion-focused brain training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests a structured cognitive (thinking/skill) training program aimed at improving how people manage emotions. It may help by teaching emotion regulation skills alongside existing care.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT05973110Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve thinking in psychosis
This trial tests whether a virtual reality program can help people living with psychosis improve thinking and daily functioning. It may help if your symptoms are currently stable and you can safely use the VR equipment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT06939088RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for alcohol reduction in schizophrenia
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection, can help reduce heavy drinking in people who have both schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder. If you struggle with alcohol and have stable schizophrenia, this study may offer a new treatment option.
Aalborg, DenmarkAges 18–70 - NCT03525054Recruiting
Brain-and-speech study after suicidal thoughts or actions
This study looks at how people use language (free speech) after a suicidal gesture, idea, or related behavior that affected their life. The researchers use computer-based analysis to understand patterns in speech and thinking, which may help improve support and assessment.
BrestAges 15–30 - NCT05500001Recruiting
Family education after a recent psychosis hospital visit
This study follows young people after a recent hospital stay or discharge for psychosis to see how family education affects outcomes. You may benefit from extra support and structured teaching for both you and your family.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 17–27 - NCT06005103Recruiting
Testing a headband that sends brain pulses for depression
This study tests a new headband that sends gentle electrical pulses to the brain (T-PEMF) to lift depression. You might join if you have moderate to severe depression and don't have certain other conditions or implants.
Frederiksberg, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT04610697Recruiting
Cognitive training for people in forensic mental health care
This trial studies whether a structured “cognitive remediation” program (training thinking skills) can help people receiving care on a forensic treatment unit. It may benefit those who want support improving attention, memory, or problem-solving as part of their treatment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT04945278Recruiting
Brain study of self-recognition in teens at mental risk
This study looks at how people recognize themselves and understand the difference between self and others. It may help researchers better understand brain processes in teens who are at higher risk for certain mental health problems, using special tasks that involve seeing light and images.
BoharsAges 15–25 - NCT06278532Recruiting
Validating psychosis assessment tools in Lithuanian
This trial tests whether three psychiatric questionnaires work well for people with schizophrenia or related disorders. If you are between 18 and 65 and have one of these diagnoses, joining may help improve care for others like you.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT07836348Recruiting
Soteria-style ward versus standard psychiatric ward
This study compares a new type of psychiatric ward that uses a calm, home-like approach (Soteria) with a standard hospital ward. It aims to see if the Soteria-style environment helps men with acute psychosis recover better.
Jerusalem, JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT07786714Recruiting
Faster brain stimulation for early psychosis risk
This study tests a faster type of brain stimulation, called accelerated neuromodulation therapy, in people who have early signs that could lead to psychosis. The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
Verdun, QuebecAges 18–34
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychotic disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 67 recruiting psychotic disorders studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a psychotic disorders trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a psychotic disorders trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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