Long-term monitoring of mental health in community patients with schizophrenia
Mental Health During the Whole Life Cycle of Community Patients with Schizophrenia: a Cohort Study
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Trial ID | NCT05159349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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. * Age 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe physical diseases and organic brain diseases. * The patient is about to settle outside Shanghai.
Where this trial is running
Shanghai
- Shanghai Mental Health Center — Shanghai, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Weibo Zhang
- Email: zhangweibo600@163.com
- Phone: 86-18918516651
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.