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Schizophrenia Clinical Trial in Pittsburgh, PA

Access cutting-edge schizophrenia treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Pittsburgh. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Pittsburgh

    Convenient for PA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Pittsburgh site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Schizophrenia Study in Pittsburgh

This is a hybrid1, effectiveness-implementation study of yoga-based exercises (YE) as an adjunctive tool for rehabilitation among persons with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). The two-arm randomized controlled trial will compare the efficacy of YE compared to the Wellness Lifestyle Program (WLP). Primary outcomes of the study will be self-report and performance-based measures of community functioning, defined in the investigators study as social, leisure, employment, and life skills functioning in the community. Secondary outcomes will include cognition and physical fitness measures.

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Written informed consent;
age 18-70 years;
DSM-5 diagnosis of
schizophrenia,
schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar 1 disorder,
DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar 1 disorder including those with a co-morbid
alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder;
clinically stable;
clinical global impression-severity (CGI-S) scores mild to moderately ill

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to provide written informed consent;
intellectual disability (i.e., severe enough to impact understanding of yoga-based exercises) based on chart or IQ\<80 on the Wechslet Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-II (WASI-II);
disability or illness precluding yoga-based exercises or wellness lifestyle program, e.g.,
current or recent angina (\<6 months),
history of myocardial infarction in the past year (unless permission is obtained from the primary care physician),
uncontrolled hypertension or hypotension;
neurological illness complicating diagnosis / cognitive evaluation, e.g.,
stroke or head injury;
physical problems that preclude training for yoga-based exercises / wellness lifestyle program, e.g.,
severely impaired vision;
ongoing treatment that includes more than one hour per week of relaxation and mind-body based stress reduction strategies related to yoga

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Pittsburgh?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05157620) has an active research site in Pittsburgh, PA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Schizophrenia Treatment Options in Pittsburgh, PA

If you're searching for schizophrenia treatment options in Pittsburgh, PA, this clinical trial (NCT05157620) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Pittsburgh research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced schizophrenia specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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