Testing genes and other samples in youth with first psychosis
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at many types of tests (including genetic testing and other lab data) to help understand what may be causing first-time psychosis symptoms in youth. It may help doctors learn more about the condition for future care, and it can involve analyzing family genetic information.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are either a child or teen seen at Rady Children’s CAPS for first-break psychosis symptoms, or a parent/family member who is genetically related to the youth participant.
- The youth has not had whole genome sequencing or exome sequencing before.
- Researchers must be able to reach (approach) you or the patient to invite you to join.
- You must be able to give informed consent (and the family must be able to consent).
- Family members must be confirmed or presumed genetically related to the youth and must be eligible under the study’s protected-population rules.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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