Living with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, or Bipolar Disorder?
Researchers are partnering with individuals diagnosed with a severe mental illness for a compensated research study evaluating a treatment. Join today!
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, or Bipolar Disorder
18-60
Years Old
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, & Hartford, CT
Study Background
This study aims to discover if grouping individuals with symptoms of psychosis into different categories based on specific, measurable indicators (biomarkers) can better inform decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Join our study and help further treatment research for individuals with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, and Bipolar disorder.
Study Background
This study aims to discover if grouping individuals with symptoms of psychosis into different categories based on specific, measurable indicators (biomarkers) can better inform decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Join our study and help further treatment research for individuals with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, and Bipolar disorder.
Additional Information
This research study aims to determine whether measuring specific biomarkers in the brain of people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder can help improve treatment outcomes.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-60 years old
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
- Willing to possibly change some of your medications
- No substance or alcohol use disorder
Participation in this study will involve the following:
- Screening procedures to determine eligibility include cognitive testing, tests to measure electrical activity in the brain (EEG), eye tracking, clinical interviews, physical exam, and blood tests.
- Weekly study visits for 14-18 weeks may include more cognitive testing, blood tests, medical evaluations, EEG, eye tracking, clinical interviews, and receiving the study medication.
Participants will receive between $20 and $25/hour for participating in our research study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.