Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 65

Long-term monitoring of mental health in community patients with schizophrenia

Official title: Mental Health During the Whole Life Cycle of Community Patients With Schizophrenia: a Cohort Study

Run by Shanghai Mental Health Center · NCT05159349 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking the long-term mental health of people with schizophrenia in the community to see how their condition changes over time and what factors might affect their outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1200 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai Mental Health Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2021
Main results expectedNovember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedJune 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT05159349 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia within the last five years and are registered in the Shanghai Mental Health Information Management System.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe physical diseases or organic brain diseases, as well as those planning to relocate outside of Shanghai, may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a cohort of community patients diagnosed with schizophrenia to monitor their mental health throughout their life cycle. It will create a biobank to track disease recurrences, violent behaviors, and other significant outcomes over time. The study will also explore the predictive effects of various biological, psychosocial, and imaging indicators on patient outcomes. By focusing on long-term follow-up, this research seeks to fill the gap in existing studies that primarily rely on cross-sectional data.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term management and treatment of schizophrenia, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been many studies on schizophrenia, this long-term cohort approach focusing on community patients is relatively novel and may provide new insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Registered in the Shanghai Mental Health Information Management System.
* Meets criteria for the diagnosis of schizophrenia (ICD-10 or ICD-11).
* Patients with schizophrenia diagnosed within five years.
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe physical diseases and organic brain diseases.
* The patient is about to settle outside Shanghai.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Mental Health Center
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.