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TerminatedNCT02949232

Prednisolone Addition for people with Recent-onset Psychotic Disorder

This study has public registry information. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists study information in Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

SchizophreniaDrugFrom 18 Years to 70 Years

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In plain English

Key information made simple

What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Prednisolone may be useful for adults experiencing schizophrenia.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive Prednisolone, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Belgium, in Denmark, and in the Netherlands.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with schizophrenia.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

Your next step

Check the study details

Check the official source, then confirm these points with the research team.

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  • Recruitment and eligibility

    Is a site open, and who can take part?

  • Visits and time

    Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?

  • Costs and support

    What costs, reimbursement or compensation apply?

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Study start dateStarted: July 2014
Recruitment status
Terminated
Enrollment listed in the registry
42
Sponsor
UMC Utrecht
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 4Usually happens after approval, to monitor real-world use, safety, and longer-term outcomes.
Locations
Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands
Age range
From 18 Years to 70 Years
Official registry ID
NCT02949232
Official title
Prednisolone Addition for Patients With Recent-onset Psychotic Disorder: the Role of Immune-modulating Strategies in the Treatment of Psychosis

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Belgium · 1 site
  • ZNA
    Antwerp
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Denmark · 1 site
  • University Aarhus
    Risskov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Netherlands · 2 sites
  • Yulius
    Sliedrecht
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • UMC Utrecht
    Utrecht
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
In practice

For you

Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Prednisolone, Placebo Oral Tablet. Phase 4 studies usually happen after treatment approval, to monitor real-world use.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with schizophrenia; age range: From 18 Years to 70 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by UMC Utrecht, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.

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