Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Schizophrenia clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 8 recruiting schizophrenia studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- 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 - NCT05102929Recruiting
Brain-training for working memory in early schizophrenia
This study looks at whether a treatment that targets brain “rhythms” can improve working memory in people who are in the early stage of schizophrenia. It may help the brain process information more effectively, which can support daily thinking and functioning.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT07424404RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety trial for teens with schizophrenia or autism irritability
This trial looks at the long-term safety of KarXT, a medication for schizophrenia, and KarX-EC for irritability related to autism in teenagers. It is for teens who have already completed the main part of a previous study without serious side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 5–17 - 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 - NCT03794076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing adjunct cromoglicate for schizophrenia symptoms
This trial studies whether adding cromoglicate to your usual antipsychotic medicine can improve schizophrenia symptoms. It’s designed for outpatients who are already on a stable treatment and still have certain ongoing symptom scores.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT04887792RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acetazolamide for schizophrenia that hasn’t improved
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether acetazolamide can help people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. It aims to see if adding this medication improves symptoms when standard antipsychotics haven’t worked enough.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT05956951Recruiting
Auditory stimulation for early schizophrenia brain efficiency
This study tests whether special sound-based stimulation can help improve brain “communication timing” in people with early-course schizophrenia. It compares participants with early-course schizophrenia to healthy volunteers without a psychiatric history to see how brain function changes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40
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Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting schizophrenia studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh · 4 studies
- Western Psychiatric Hospital · 2 studies
- Local Institution - 0150
- Pittsburgh Mercy
- UPMC
- UPMC Oxford Building
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
What taking part in a schizophrenia study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting schizophrenia studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there schizophrenia clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting schizophrenia studies with a site near Pittsburgh, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a schizophrenia study near Pittsburgh?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a schizophrenia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New schizophrenia studies open near Pittsburgh regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.