Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 4 to 13

Understanding psychotic disorders in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Official title: Characterize the Behavioral Prodromes of Psychotic Disorders in Children With 22q11.2DS Aged From 4 to 13 Years Old

Run by Hôpital le Vinatier · NCT04639388 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find early signs of psychotic disorders in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome to better understand how these symptoms develop and possibly help them earlier.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 13 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorHôpital le Vinatier
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 13, 2020
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsSeptember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT04639388 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 13 years who have a diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or no developmental disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a diagnosis of intellectual deficiency or those on medications that could affect brain function 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 study investigates the early signs of psychotic disorders in children diagnosed with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a genetic condition that significantly increases the risk of developing schizophrenia. The research will utilize neuropsychological testing, questionnaires, and experimental tasks to assess social cognitive processes and behavioral changes in affected children. By identifying prodromal signals, the study aims to enhance understanding of the onset of psychotic symptoms in this population. The findings could provide insights into potential early interventions for these children.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier identification and intervention strategies for children at risk of developing psychotic disorders.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on prodromal signs in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, studies on related genetic conditions have shown promise in understanding psychotic disorders.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or no developmental disease
* Aged from 4 to 13 years old
* French language

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of intellectual deficiency according to DSM 5 criteria
* Drug prescribed for somatic condition that could influence cerebral functioning

Where it's running

  • Hopital Vinatier
    Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
    Recruiting

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