Clinical trials
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05603104RecruitingPhase 3
Medication intensification after first treatment failure in mood and psychosis
This Phase 3 study tests a stronger medication approach after your first current treatment hasn’t worked well enough. It targets people with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, or bipolar depression who still have significant symptoms and life impact.
Ramat GanAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06881810RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin for social skills in schizophrenia
This trial tests if adding oxytocin (a hormone that helps with social bonding) to regular therapy can improve social skills in people with schizophrenia or related disorders. You must have some negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or social withdrawal) and be in treatment at least twice a week.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–64 - NCT06672588Recruiting
Magnetic seizure therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for people with schizophrenia who haven't gotten better with standard medicines. The goal is to see if MST can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations or confusion.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07177261Recruiting
Brain synchrony study for schizophrenia
This study looks at how brain activity syncs between people with schizophrenia and others. It aims to understand social interaction differences—potentially leading to better treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07716969Recruiting
Reducing time without treatment for psychosis
This trial tests a program to help people get treatment faster for psychosis. It is for patients who have started OPUS treatment within the last 9 months and may have a schizophrenia-related condition.
Copenhagen, DenmarkAges 18–35 - NCT06314204Recruiting
Cannabis use and mental health recovery in psychosis patients
This study looks at how cannabis use affects hospital stays and short-term recovery for people hospitalized with psychotic symptoms. It aims to understand if cannabis helps or harms their progress.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06482554RecruitingPhase 3
Lumateperone for Apathy in Psychotic Disorders
This trial tests a medication called lumateperone to see if it can improve apathy (lack of motivation) in people who have psychotic symptoms from schizophrenia or related disorders. It may help if you are already on a stable treatment but still struggle with apathy.
Shreveport, LouisianaAges 18–65 - NCT07419321Recruiting
Social isolation and aging in schizophrenia study
This study looks at how social isolation affects aging in people with schizophrenia. It may help researchers understand more about the health and well-being of older adults with this condition.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 40–70 - NCT07680114Recruiting
Overnight brain stimulation for sleep in schizophrenia
This study tests a gentle overnight brain stimulation technique to improve sleep spindles—brain waves that help with memory—in people with schizophrenia or related disorders. It may help understand how sleep affects thinking and symptoms.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–50 - NCT03601026Recruiting
Genetic counseling for youth using cannabis safely
This study offers genetic counseling to help reduce mental health problems that can happen for some young people who use cannabis. You join if you are already part of the FORBOW study and fit their age and mental-health criteria.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 12–21 - 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 - NCT06118268Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve social thinking in psychosis
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) can help improve social thinking and understanding in people with psychosis. Researchers want to see if this treatment can boost how you read social cues and connect with others.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 18–39 - NCT07265180Recruiting
Oxytocin and group therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests whether adding oxytocin (a hormone that helps with social bonding) to group therapy can improve symptoms and social functioning in people with schizophrenia. It compares two different doses of oxytocin to see which works better.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06781801Recruiting
Heart and metabolic health for severe mental illness
This trial tests a long-term program to improve heart and metabolic health in adults with schizophrenia or related disorders. It may help reduce health risks often linked with severe mental illness.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04789915RecruitingPhase 1
Testing memantine added to dopamine-targeting treatment for early psychosis
This Phase 1 study tests whether adding memantine can improve “negative symptoms” (like low motivation, reduced emotional expression) in people having their first episode of psychosis. It’s designed to understand safety and early effects when dopamine-related treatment is adjusted.
Glostrup Municipality, Capitol RegionAges 18–45 - NCT06692530Recruiting
Virtual reality study for paranoid delusions in asylum seekers
This study uses virtual reality to help understand and treat paranoid delusions in asylum seekers who have a psychotic disorder. It may help improve care for people with similar experiences.
Balkbrug, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT06835556Recruiting
Studying paranoia changes with talk therapy
This trial tests how a type of talk therapy affects paranoia in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to understand if daily changes in paranoia can improve with treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT06911723Recruiting
Testing a mood-changing activity for people with psychosis and healthy volunteers
This study tests whether a mood-changing activity works for people with psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia) and healthy volunteers. It aims to see if it's acceptable and helpful.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting schizophrenia and other 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 schizophrenia and other 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 schizophrenia and other 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
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.