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Longitudinal Multimodal Neuroimaging Studies in Patients With First Episode Psychosis

Completed
Conditions
Psychotic Disorders
Interventions
Other: Observational
Registration Number
NCT01688765
Lead Sponsor
Mclean Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural, functional and chemical brain abnormalities in patients with first episode psychosis and assess the evolution of these abnormalities during the course of the disease.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural, functional and chemical brain abnormalities in patients with first episode psychosis and assess the evolution of these abnormalities during the course of the disease.

The study design is case-control, there are no interventions.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
187
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of first episode of a psychotic disorder
  • Healthy controls with no psychiatric disorder history
Exclusion Criteria
  • Significant neurological or medical illness history
  • Ages <18 or >45

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
First Episode Psychosis PatientsObservationalIndividuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis
Healthy ControlsObservationalPsychiatrically healthy individuals
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

McLean Hospital

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Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

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