Strength training timing to protect against antipsychotic weight gain
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing resistance (strength) training at specific times of day can help protect against the weight gain and metabolic changes often caused by antipsychotic medicines. It is for people who have just started antipsychotic treatment for a first episode of psychosis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a first episode of psychosis within the last 3 months.
- You have taken antipsychotic medication for less than 4 weeks in total (over your whole life).
- You are currently prescribed an antipsychotic medication.
- You are not pregnant and do not have any medical condition that would make exercise unsafe.
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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