Clinical trials
Schizoaffective clinical trials
Below are recruiting schizoaffective clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 41 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07408934Enrolling by invitation
Group therapy for feeling safer with psychosis
This trial tests a group therapy program called the Feeling Safe Programme for people with psychosis. It aims to help you learn new ways to cope with your symptoms and feel safer. It meets once a week for 75 minutes.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05934474Recruiting
Study collects blood to learn about inflammation in mental illness
This study collects biological samples to better understand how “inflammation” in the body may relate to certain mental health conditions. Your results may help doctors learn more about causes and future treatments, even if the study does not give a new drug.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07263022RecruitingPhase 3
Cognitive Training for Early Psychosis Study
This study tests whether a cognitive training program can help young adults with recent psychosis improve their thinking and memory skills. It involves brain scans and cognitive exercises.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–35 - NCT07713849Recruiting
Transition care for recent psychosis
This study tests a program to help people recently diagnosed with psychosis (within the last two years) transition from hospital to community care. If you have a psychotic disorder and a caregiver involved in your discharge planning, this could help you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT07645443Recruiting
Mindfulness group therapy for young adults with early psychosis
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based group therapy program helps young adults who have recently experienced their first psychotic episode. You would participate in group sessions alongside your regular treatment to see if mindfulness can improve how you feel.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 16–35 - NCT03495024RecruitingPhase 4
Varenicline for quitting smoking in people with schizophrenia
This trial tests whether varenicline helps people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder stop smoking. It also looks at related nervous-system side effects that can happen with some anti-psychotic medicines.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT07703670Recruiting
MicroRNA markers in first episode schizophrenia
This study looks at tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood of people having their first episode of schizophrenia. It aims to find markers that could help guide treatment choices.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 15–40 - NCT04033679Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help people stay on schizophrenia medications
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can improve medication adherence in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If it helps you take meds more reliably, it may also support more stable mental health over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04159662Recruiting
Brain scans to study thinking in schizophrenia and depression
This study uses brain imaging to better understand how thinking works in people with schizophrenia or major depression. Your results may help researchers learn what brain patterns match different thinking and symptoms.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT04226898RecruitingPhase 2
Synbiotic supplement to lessen schizophrenia symptoms
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a “synbiotic” supplement (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can reduce symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It may help by targeting gut-related immune and inflammation pathways that could affect brain symptoms.
Batlimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT04580134RecruitingPhase 4
Clozapine study for people with a specific schizophrenia or bipolar type
This trial tests whether clozapine works better for people whose illness fits a specific “biotype-1” pattern. It may help reduce ongoing symptoms, but it also requires close safety monitoring.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT04629352Recruiting
tDCS brain-stimulation for hearing voices in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain-stimulation treatment (tDCS) can improve response to care in people who experience clinically significant hearing voices. It may help by changing brain activity, aiming to reduce or improve auditory hallucinations.
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAges 18–45 - NCT05157620Recruiting
Yoga and exercise program for veterans with severe mental illness
This trial tests an exercise and yoga-style wellness program to help veterans with severe mental health conditions feel and function better. It may help with symptoms and overall well-being, especially if your condition is currently stable.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT05208190RecruitingPhase 4
Clozapine to prevent violence in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether clozapine can reduce repeat violent behavior in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Participants are randomly assigned to clozapine or usual care to see which approach works better for preventing violence.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05435300Recruiting
tDCS study using brain scans in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation approach (tDCS) changes brain connections in people with schizophrenia. It also uses specialized scans to look for changes in the brain that could help explain how treatment works.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05805397Recruiting
Motivation skills training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests whether “Motivation Skills Training” can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It’s for people who are stable on treatment and can participate in English-speaking sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05890183Recruiting
Telehealth exercise and brain training after a first psychosis episode
This trial tests whether a combination of at-home (telehealth) aerobic exercise and computer-based cognitive training can improve thinking and day-to-day function after a first episode of schizophrenia-spectrum illness. It may help by strengthening attention and learning skills after the initial psychotic episode.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT06005766Recruiting
Metacognitive skills training in forensic psychiatric care
This study tests if a specialized training program can help people with psychosis (like schizophrenia) who are in forensic psychiatric care. The training focuses on improving how you think about your own thoughts, which may help you manage symptoms better.
VaasaAges 18 years+ - NCT06071858Recruiting
Enhanced coordinated care for early psychosis
This trial studies an enhanced version of coordinated specialty care (CSC) for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis. It aims to improve outcomes by providing more intensive support and coordination among different healthcare providers.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06107764Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for thinking and memory in psychosis
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. It involves MRI scans and several study visits at McLean Hospital.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06221852Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for first episode bipolar disorder
This study tests whether a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet (ketogenic diet) can help people who have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It may improve mood stability and overall brain health.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06286202Recruiting
Cognitive skills program for schizophrenia recovery
This trial tests a community-based program called INSPIRE that uses mental exercises and social coaching to help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder improve their thinking skills and daily functioning. It is conducted in English and requires at least 10 years of English-language education.
SingaporeAges 21–60 - NCT07696000Recruiting
Nutrition therapy for inflammation in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether a structured medical nutrition plan can reduce inflammation in people with schizophrenia who are on stable antipsychotic medication. If you are hospitalized and able to eat normally, this study may help you understand how diet affects your health.
MedanAges 18–60 - NCT06562608RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing Anticholinergic Medications in Schizophrenia
This trial is testing whether it is safe to slowly reduce or stop anticholinergic medications (benztropine or trihexyphenidyl) in people with schizophrenia. It aims to see if stopping these drugs can help with thinking and memory without causing worsening movement problems.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for schizoaffective?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 41 recruiting schizoaffective 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 schizoaffective 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 schizoaffective 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.