Clinical trials
Schizophrenia Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting schizophrenia disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 171 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07306468Recruiting
Exercise and lung health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
This study looks at how schizophrenia or bipolar disorder affects your ability to exercise, your lung function, and overall quality of life. It compares people with these conditions to healthy volunteers.
Çankırı, ÇankırıAges 18–65 - NCT06340789RecruitingPhase 2
Sodium Benzoate Added to Antipsychotics for Resistant Schizophrenia
This study tests whether adding a supplement called sodium benzoate to your current antipsychotic medication can improve symptoms in schizophrenia that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. Researchers will measure brain chemistry changes and symptom improvement over time.
Chiayi CityAges 20–55 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06969755RecruitingPhase 4
Brain scans and genetics to guide early schizophrenia treatment
This study tests whether using brain scans and genetic tests can help choose the best treatment for people early in their schizophrenia. It will check if these biomarkers can predict who will respond better to medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–35 - NCT06058702RecruitingPhase 1
Genetics of cannabis use disorder and response
This study looks at how genes affect cannabis use disorder and how people respond to cannabis. It may help explain why some people develop problems with cannabis while others do not.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–60 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05329363Recruiting
Early psychoeducation for people with schizophrenia or related disorders
This study tests a structured early educational program (“psychoeducation”) given to inpatients to help them understand their condition and cope. It may help people feel more informed and better supported during treatment.
BloisAges 18–65 - NCT05648591RecruitingPhase 4
Iloperidone study for teens with schizophrenia or bipolar I
This Phase 4 study checks how safe and well-tolerated iloperidone is when used in a typical, open-label way for teenagers. It may help doctors better understand side effects and safety in teens with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 12–17 - 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 - NCT07217652Recruiting
Brain study on mental flexibility
This study uses MRI scans to understand how a part of the brain called the mediodorsal thalamus helps you switch between tasks and adapt to new situations. It aims to learn more about cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT07621549Recruiting
Ultrasound Brain Stimulation for Schizophrenia Treatment
This study tests whether focused ultrasound waves directed at the brain can help reduce schizophrenia symptoms. If it works, it could offer a new treatment option for people whose symptoms aren't fully controlled by medication alone.
New Taipei CityAges 18–65 - NCT05703412Enrolling by invitation
Text or app check-ins after discharge for serious mental illness
This study tests an mHealth (phone-based) program that helps people with serious mental illness after leaving the hospital. It may help you stay connected to care and support in the community after discharge.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05962216Recruiting
Real-world check of Rexulti for schizophrenia and depression
This study looks at how well brexpiprazole (Rexulti) works in everyday treatment, and how people feel and function over time. You may be eligible if you’re newly started on Rexulti and have a qualifying mental health diagnosis.
Hong KongAges 18–65 - NCT07569471Recruiting
Group compassion therapy for psychosis beliefs
This study tests a new group-based therapy that combines compassion-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with schizophrenia or related conditions change their beliefs about their psychosis. The goal is to reduce distress and improve how you cope with symptoms.
Scarborough Village, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06505564Recruiting
VR avatar therapy for hearing voices
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) therapy where you talk to a computer-generated avatar that represents the main voice you hear. The goal is to help you feel more in control.
BudapestAges 18 years+ - NCT06568081Recruiting
Studying a therapy for paranoia in psychosis
This trial tests a therapy for people with psychosis who also experience paranoia. It aims to see if the therapy works and whether it's cost-effective in routine care.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06586164Recruiting
Rehabilitation research for veterans with serious mental illness
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program for veterans with serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. If you join, you will help researchers see if this program improves daily functioning and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–83 - 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 - 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 - NCT05074732Recruiting
Study of forensic mental health admissions after a service move
This study looks at all adult admissions to Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service during a specific time window. It may help improve how the new forensic service at Portrane runs in the future.
DublinAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for schizophrenia disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 171 recruiting schizophrenia 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 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 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.