Schizophrenia Research Study
Researchers at the University of Rochester are conducting a study to better understand how psychotic disorders can affect visual perception and eye movements.
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform disorder
Ages 18-55
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Rochester, NY
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying how people diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders may move their eyes differently with micro eye movements.
Through this study, we hope to better understand small-scale differences in eye movements in psychosis. We’ll also explore how these tiny eye movement differences affect visual acuity and reading difficulties in psychosis to help develop better treatments for these issues.
Participants will complete three to four study visits, each lasting approximately two to three hours. These visits will include:
- Screening Assessments
- Eye Assessments
- Reading Tests
- Clinical Assessments
During visits, participants will also be asked questions about their health, answer surveys, take a vocabulary test, and undergo an eye-tracking assessment. Any information you share is completely confidential.
If you have schizophrenia or a related disorder, including non-affective psychotic disorders like schizoaffective disorder, you may be eligible for this study. Your participation will enable us to better understand how psychotic disorders affect visual perception and eye movements.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying how people diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders may move their eyes differently with micro eye movements.
Through this study, we hope to better understand small-scale differences in eye movements in psychosis. We’ll also explore how these tiny eye movement differences affect visual acuity and reading difficulties in psychosis to help develop better treatments for these issues.
Participants will complete three to four study visits, each lasting approximately two to three hours. These visits will include:
- Screening Assessments
- Eye Assessments
- Reading Tests
- Clinical Assessments
During visits, participants will also be asked questions about their health, answer surveys, take a vocabulary test, and undergo an eye-tracking assessment. Any information you share is completely confidential.
If you have schizophrenia or a related disorder, including non-affective psychotic disorders like schizoaffective disorder, you may be eligible for this study. Your participation will enable us to better understand how psychotic disorders affect visual perception and eye movements.
Additional Information
In this research study, we want to better understand how people diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders may move their eyes differently with micro eye movements to ultimately help develop better treatments for these issues.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Ages 18-55
Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform disorder
Not addicted to drugs or alcohol
Have not been diagnosed with a neurological disease such as seizure disorder
No intellectual disability or developmental disorder
During this study, participants will complete three to four study visits, each lasting approximately two to three hours. These visits will include:
- Screening Assessments
- Eye Assessments
- Reading Tests
- Clinical Assessments
During visits, participants will also be asked questions about their health, answer surveys, take a vocabulary test, do various computer activities, and undergo an eye-tracking assessment. Any information shared is confidential. No treatments or medications are involved in this study.
As a participant, you will be paid $30 per hour. We can also cover transportation costs for most participants.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
