Brain Imaging in Early Psychosis

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse)

In brief

This study assesses brain connectivity and function of individuals ages 13-25 at a prodromal or early stage of a psychotic disorder. Participation involves approximately 3 hours of MRI scanning and up to 6 hours of behavioral testing at Washington University School of Medicine's campus.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03932188

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

20

Starts

2020-09-01

Expected to finish

2021-06-19

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-25

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female between the ages of 13 and 25
• Meet diagnostic criteria for a prodromal syndrome or early psychosis by either meeting: 1) criteria for psychosis-risk on the structured assessment of psychosis-risk syndrome, or 2) meeting criteria for a psychotic disorder on the SCID diagnostic interview only within the last 3 years.
• Understand and sign an informed consent (or assent form for minors) document in English

You may not qualify if…

• IQ of 70 or under
• Past or current history of clinically significant central nervous system disorder that may contribute to psychotic symptoms or confound their assessment
• Pregnancy
• The diagnostic symptoms are clearly caused by an Axis I disorder, including substance use disorders, as judged by the evaluating clinician.

Where it is running

• Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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