Exploring the connection between subjective experiences and schizophrenia symptoms

Bizarreness and Anomalous Self Experiences in Schizophrenia: Pilot Study on Diagnostic Decision-Making

Observational University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT05966610

This study looks at how certain personal feelings and experiences relate to symptoms in people with schizophrenia to better understand their condition and improve treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment12 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
Trial IDNCT05966610 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between a specific clinical experience known as Praecox Feeling and Self-Disorders in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. The researchers will explore how these subjective experiences correlate with cognitive and clinical features of the condition. By analyzing data from a multicentric setting, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the phenomenological aspects of schizophrenia and their implications for treatment. The study will involve participants who are clinically stable and have not changed their antipsychotic medication recently.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who are clinically stable and have not changed their antipsychotic treatment in the last 15 days.

Not a fit: Patients with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities or neurological conditions affecting cognition may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the understanding of schizophrenia symptoms and lead to better clinical assessments and interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on Praecox Feeling is less explored, related studies on Self-Disorders have shown promising insights into schizophrenia, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* People with a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) criteria.
* Psychiatric medical situation judged clinically stable : no change of main antipsychotic in treatment in last 15 days.
* People who has given his non-opposition
* Patients affiliated to a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous meeting of the participant with one of the investigators involved in the clinical assessment and scoring of the study scales.
* Person with a moderate to severe intellectual disability (clinical criteria).
* Person with a neurological pathology with cognitive impact
* Patients with legal protection

Where this trial is running

Toulouse

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions SchizophreniaPraecox FeelingSelf-DisordersSubjectivityCognition
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.