Thinking and memory in untreated severe mental illness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how severe mental illness affects thinking and memory in people who have never been treated. It may help researchers understand the early brain changes and find better ways to help.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a severe mental illness that has not been treated yet.
- You can match the study doctors' healthy volunteers by age, sex, education, and where you live (city or country).
- You do not have any other medical condition or substance use that explains your symptoms.
- You have no history of intellectual disability, dementia, head injury, brain disease, seizures, or violent/suicidal behavior.
- You are able to understand the study and give your 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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