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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05159349 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
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Weibo Zhang
- Email: zhangweibo600@163.com
- Phone: 86-18918516651
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.