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Adolescent neurobiological predictors of developing psychosis

Completed
Conditions
psychosis
schizophrenia
10039628
Registration Number
NL-OMON36521
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
264
Inclusion Criteria

This is a follow-up study. Inclusion criteria will be the same as initial intake.
General inclusion criteria:
- For subjects who initially participated in the DUPS study: Age between 12 and 18 years at initial inclusion
- For new subjects: Aged between 12 and 24 years at initial inclusion (to allow us to supplement the DUPS sample)
Inclusion criteria for Ultra High Risk for Psychosis (UHR) Group:
- No previous psychotic episode for more than one week
- No clear organic etiological factor
- Voluntary participation (informed consent)
- Meets criteria for UHRP (page 19-21 of protocol)
Inclusion criteria for controls:
-No history of psychiatric disorder (axis 1, DSM-IV) according to diagnostic interview (DISC or SCAN)
-No history of psychotic disorder in first or second-degree family members

Exclusion Criteria

-Mental retardation (IQ < 70)
-Claustrophobia
-Presence of metal objects in or around the body

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The primary outcome measures are:<br /><br>(1) Cortical thickness, as assessed using a standard anatomical MRI scan<br /><br>(3D-FFE)<br /><br>(2) White matter integrity, as assessed using track-based FA measures from DTI </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The secondary outcome measures are:<br /><br>(1) Volume of brain structures, as assessed using a standard anatomical MRI<br /><br>scan (3D-FFE)<br /><br>(2) Connectivity of resting state networks, as assessed with resting state fMRI<br /><br>(3) Genotype on candidate risk genes for psychosis</p><br>
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