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Cromoglicate Adjunctive Therapy for Outpatients With Schizophrenia

This study is recruiting. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists participation information in the United States.

Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective DisorderDrugFrom 18 Years to 65 Years
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What to expect

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The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including University of Pittsburgh. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and major medical issues 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.

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Study start dateStarted: April 1, 2019
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD PhD
Sponsor type
Individual investigator
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 18 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT03794076
Official title
Cromoglicate Adjunctive Therapy for Outpatients With Schizophrenia
Official source
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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

Important

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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. It includes a comparison with placebo. 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. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

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 Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD PhD, which appears to be an individual investigator. 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 registry indicates that this study is currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.

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