CompletedNCT02304432

Targeting a Genetic Mutation in Glycine Metabolism With D-cycloserine

This study is completed. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists study information in Global.

SchizophreniaOtherFrom 34 Years to 62 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to compare options and see whether blood tests and biological markers offers something meaningfully different. Researchers are trying to understand whether blood tests and biological markers can improve attention, thinking, or day-to-day functioning. For people living with Schizophrenia, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. If the findings are useful, they could help future care become more targeted, practical, and easier to trust. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record does not clearly spell out the visit format, but it appears to be coordinated directly by the research team. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include other factors that could make participation unsuitable. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition: Schizophrenia; Bipolarity
Study status: Completed
Sponsor / lead affiliation: Mclean Hospital
Location / country: Global
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around schizophrenia. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record

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This form records your interest so HopeStage can follow up with practical guidance. It is not a medical eligibility decision and it does not guarantee a study spot.

Study reference: NCT02304432. We only ask for your email here. HopeStage can help you review the study, but this is not a medical eligibility decision.

In practice

For you

Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Important

Not medical advice

Information from public sources. Are you the study sponsor? Contact us to update this page: hi@hopestage.com

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor: Mclean Hospital
Sponsor type: Hospital / academic medical center
Main activity: blood test or biological sample
Intervention: Not available
Time commitment: long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Completed
Source: Official registry link

FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Targeting a Genetic Mutation in Glycine Metabolism With D-cycloserine?

This study is exploring blood test or biological sample for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Mclean Hospital, a hospital or academic medical center. This sponsor is a hospital or academic medical center involved in clinical care and research. The sponsor is based in the United States. Sponsor website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org. You can verify the sponsor and study responsibility in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve blood test or biological sample, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.