Schizophrenia clinical trials near Montreal

HYEEG Discourse in Psychosis: A Neurobehavioural Study

Recruiting now1 site

This multimodal study explores the mechanisms underlying social dysfunction in individuals with schizophrenia. It focuses on the relationship between disorganized communication and social interaction, aiming to identify measurable markers o…

Promoting Cognitive Health in Schizophrenia

Recruiting now5 sites

The goal of this clinical trial is to effectively implement virtually-delivered interventions in mental health institutions nationwide to improve the cognitive health of individuals living with schizophrenia. The main objectives are: * To …

DIALOG: Understanding Disorganisation: A Language-focused Global Initiative in Psychosis

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Disorganized speech, language and communication, also called 'formal thought disorder,' is a key part of severe mental illnesses like psychosis and mood disorders. When someone's communication is disorganized, it makes social interactions d…

A Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of KarXT and KarX-EC for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Autism-Related Irritability in Adolescents, Respectively

Recruiting nowPhase 358 sites

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT and KarX-EC for the treatment of Schizophrenia and autism-related irritability in adolescents, respectively

Accelerated Neuromodulation Therapy for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Recruiting now3 sites

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an accelerated form of neuromodulation therapy can help improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Negative symptoms can include low motivation, reduced emotional expression, and difficulty wi…

Recovery With Exogenous Ketones and Antipsychotics

Recruiting now1 site

The RECAP project will evaluate the clinical and metabolic effects of adding exogenous ketones to antipsychotic (AP) treatment in young adults with a first episode of psychosis (FEP). FEP requires early intervention to limit relapse, chron…

Investigating the Neural Correlates of Cognitive Function in Psychosis Patients and Non-Psychiatric Controls With Cannabis Use

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Cognitive impairment is well established in people with psychosis and is associated with cannabis use. The current study will investigate the neurobiological basis of cognitive change associated with 28-days of cannabis abstinence in people…

Stratification and Treatment in Early Psychosis Study - PROMOTE

Opening soonPhase 319 sites

The purpose of this trial is: * To investigate whether cannabidiol (CBD), compared to placebo, can reduce the severity of attenuated psychotic symptoms in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis. * To confirm the safety of CBD in i…

RCT Comparing Avatar Intervention to Supportive Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use in Patients With Psychotic Disorders

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The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct a single-blind randomized controlled trial to verify whether the Avatar Intervention has greater efficacy over supportive intervention to reduce cannabis use in patients with psychotic disorders…

Predicting Psychotic Relapse Using Speech-Based Early Detection

Recruiting now3 sites

Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and affective psychosis, are severe mental health conditions marked by recurrent episodes that contribute to long-term disability. Relapses, characterized by the re-emergence of psychotic symptom…

Common questions

How do I find a schizophrenia clinical trial near me in Canada?

Use Beacon's free search: enter "schizophrenia", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.

Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.