Welcome to the Schizophrenia Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


CATOS Study

Have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help investigators evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an anti-inflammatory study drug to improve the symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Eligible participants are 18-60 years old. Participation will last 12 weeks. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 60

Duration DURATION:  12 weeks
VISITS:  6 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic


MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION:  By phone


GENEOS Research Study

Are you between the ages of 18-21? Have you been diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers understand the causes and mechanisms of severe mental illnesses. Involves undergoing MRI scanning and providing blood samples. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 21

Duration VISITS:  A screening visit and 3 study visits over 1 year
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital


All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!


The ASSET Study - 18+19 year olds with a Family History of Mental Illness

Are you age 18 or age 19 and have a parent with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be to participate in a research study to investigate social and emotional factors affecting teens that may predict a future diagnosis of mental illness. Involves 4 study visits in Oakland. Parent must also participate. Parent and teen will be compensated.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 19

Duration VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Oakland



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Mental Health and Behavior

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