Can cannabis affect symptoms in schizophrenia? A real-life study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a smartphone app to track how cannabis use affects psychotic symptoms and reality monitoring in people with stable schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder. It aims to understand these effects in real-world settings outside the clinic.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder and are currently stable (not in an acute episode).
- You have not changed your antipsychotic medication in the last month.
- You are being treated as an outpatient (not hospitalized).
- You are able to use a mobile phone and can read, speak, and understand French.
- You are on French national medical insurance and can provide informed consent.
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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