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.

FutureSearch Trials is currently conducting inpatient and outpatient research studies investigational medications for people with Schizophrenia.  If you would like more information or to see if you qualify, call us today or apply online.

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