Clinical trials
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting schizophrenia and related disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 70 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06548490RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for Opioid Use Disorder
This study tests whether a once-weekly injection of semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) can reduce opioid use in people who are already on buprenorphine or methadone but still using opioids. It lasts about 19 weeks.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT07060066Recruiting
TMS for depression in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help with depression in people who have schizophrenia. You would receive TMS sessions targeting areas of the brain linked to mood, and the goal is to see if this improves depression symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT05671185Recruiting
Brain stimulation for schizophrenia symptoms and depression
This study tests repeated brain stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can improve symptoms of schizophrenia and related depression, and measure body/brain changes. You may be considered if you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with enough depressive symptoms, and if recent treatments and medical safety factors fit the rules.
Douliu, YunlinAges 20 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+ - NCT06191965RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MitoQ supplement for early psychosis
This study tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can help people with early-stage psychosis by improving how their cells produce energy. If you are younger and have been treated for psychosis for less than 5 years, this trial may be an option for you.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–35 - NCT06313918Recruiting
Exercise therapy for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
This study tests whether an exercise program can help people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to see if physical activity improves mental health and overall well-being.
BergenAges 16 years+ - NCT06387290RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and pain management for chronic pain on opioids
This study tests whether adding mindfulness training to standard pain management visits can help people with chronic pain who are taking long-term opioids. It aims to improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related risks.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06911931Recruiting
Visual perception study in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
This study looks at how people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder see the world. By comparing their visual perception to people without these conditions, researchers hope to learn more about how the brain processes what we see.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07010614Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory in schizophrenia
This trial uses brain stimulation to target memory areas in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to see if this can help improve symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT07290738Recruiting
TMS for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia. These symptoms include things like lack of motivation, limited speech, and not expressing emotions.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07434479Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for aggression in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a virtual reality mindfulness program can help people with schizophrenia who have problems with impulsive aggression. You would use a VR headset for relaxation exercises and answer questions about your mood and behavior.
New York, New YorkAges 18–64 - NCT04432116Recruiting
Virtual reality training for schizophrenia and bipolar symptoms
This study looks at whether virtual reality and time-based training can improve symptoms for people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. You may do virtual-reality tasks as part of your care plan while the team tracks changes over time.
StrasbourgAges 18–60 - NCT07121166Recruiting
Family therapy by video for schizophrenia
This trial tests a family therapy program delivered through video calls to help people with schizophrenia and their families. You would join group sessions with other families to learn ways to support each other and reduce stress.
Chai WanAges 18–64 - NCT04278339Recruiting
Brain and behavior study of empathy in schizophrenia
This study looks at brain signals and behavioral measures to understand empathy-related processes in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It may help researchers better understand what’s happening in the brain and how it relates to feelings and social understanding.
NiceAges 18–60 - NCT05958875RecruitingPhase 4
Six-week medicine switch for schizophrenia after first treatment failure
This trial tests whether a more intensive medication approach for schizophrenia (or related conditions) helps people who didn’t improve on their first tried medicine. Participants will usually switch medicines and be compared against “treatment as usual.”
InnsbruckAges 18–70 - NCT04478838RecruitingPhase 4
Alternate-day antipsychotic dosing for schizophrenia
This trial looks at whether taking an antipsychotic every other day can keep symptoms controlled in adults with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder. It may help some people avoid daily dosing, but it requires specific medication stability and screening checks.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07119268Recruiting
Sleep quality study for college students
This study tests whether a sleep program can help college students who have trouble sleeping. You may qualify if you have poor sleep and some unusual experiences, but have never been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–65 - NCT02916810Recruiting
TMS for persistent auditory hallucinations using a new setup
This study tests a specific brain stimulation approach (TMS) to help reduce auditory hallucinations in adults with schizophrenia who have not improved enough with medications. It may help by changing how the brain regions involved in hearing voices are stimulated.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT04113993RecruitingPhase 4
Bazedoxifene study in women with schizophrenia
This trial tests whether bazedoxifene can help women with schizophrenia who are stable on their current medicines. You may be asked to do questionnaires and thinking (cognitive) tests to see if symptoms or brain-related measures change.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–65 - NCT06811311Recruiting
Hypnotherapy and Brain Activity in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study uses EEG (a brain wave test) to see how Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a gentle type of hypnosis, affects brain activity and anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who are not currently in treatment or taking medication for anxiety.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07130500Enrolling by invitation
Rewards for sticking with long-acting injections
This study tests whether offering small rewards (like gift cards) can help people stick with a long-acting injection of their medication. It's for people with serious mental health conditions who have had a recent hospital stay or are at high risk of one.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for schizophrenia and related disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 70 recruiting schizophrenia and related 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 related 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 related 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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