Smoking and brain connections in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how smoking affects brain networks in people with schizophrenia. It uses brain scans to see differences between smokers and non-smokers.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder for at least one year.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently taking antipsychotic medication for at least 3 months and take it regularly.
- You can communicate in Cantonese.
- You do not have certain other mental health conditions or safety concerns, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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