Effects of comorbidity on people with severe mental illness

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a cross-sectional, case-control study conducted at a community mental health center. It compares patients with severe mental illness who also have alcohol and/or substance use disorders to matched patients without substance use, looking at clinical course and social inclusion. Data collected include demographics, diagnoses, hospitalizations, medication dosages, employment, and social functioning. No interventions are applied; the study observes existing conditions and histories. Eligibility includes adults 18 and over with schizophrenia spectrum or bipolar disorder, followed at the center for at least 6 months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being 18 years of age or older,
* Having a diagnosis of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and Other Psychotic Disorders or Bipolar Disorder according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria,
* Being actively followed up at the TRSM for at least 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals diagnosed with organic brain damage or neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disability, etc.),
* Individuals with severe cognitive impairment that prevents them from communicating adequately.

Where it's running

• Melisa Bulut
  Bolu, Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Melisa Bulut, PhD
• Email: melisa.bulut@ibu.edu.tr
• Phone: +905348855882

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.