Family Study in Schizophrenia

• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Family; Genetics

• Registration Number: NCT00418912
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness which is considered to have, among other, a genetic etiology. One of the most efficient tools in genetic-psychiatry is the investigation of multiplex families.

The current study will identify patients of multiplex families and to map their family connections and the presence of mental illnesses among family members.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-01-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-01-04
• Study First Posted: 2007-01-05
• Study Start: 2007-03
• Status Verified: 2008-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 2008-02-15
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2009-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Schizophrenia
2. Multiplex family
3. Able to understand and sign the informed concent form.
4. Hebrew speaker

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Seba Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Tel Hashomer, Israel

Psychiatric unit, Sheba Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Tel Hashomer, Israel