Schizophrenia

No one symptom positively identifies schizophrenia. All of the symptoms of this illness can also be found in other brain disorders. For example, psychotic symptoms may be caused by the use of drugs, may be present in individuals with Alzheimer's disease, or may be characteristics of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. However, when a doctor sees the symptoms of schizophrenia and carefully assesses the history and the course of the illness over six months, he or she can almost always make a correct diagnosis.

Schizophrenia is also associated with changes in cognition. These changes affect the ability to remember and to plan for achieving goals. Also, attention and motivation are diminished. The cognitive problems of schizophrenia may be important factors in long-term outcome.

Schizophrenia also affects mood. Many individuals affected with schizophrenia become depressed, and some individuals also have apparent mood swings and even bipolar-like states. When mood instability is a major feature of the illness, it is called schizoaffective disorder, meaning that elements of schizophrenia and mood disorders are prominently displayed by the same individual. It is not clear whether schizoaffective disorder is a distinct condition or simply a subtype of schizophrenia.

Current Schizophrenia Clinical Study

Are you or someone you know diagnosed with schizophrenia?

With symptoms such as...forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, trouble remembering or completing everyday tasks, speaking too slowly or too quickly?

If you are able to understand and give consent to participate in an investigational trial, you may be eligible for this study of schizophrenia.

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