The research studies at UNC target High Risk, Early and Chronic stages of psychotic disorders. Below are the names and brief descriptions of each study. If you see a study that may apply to you, click on the link and get further details on the study and contact information.
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| • | GeneS Study: Genomic Psychiatry Cohort Study of Schizophrenia |
| | UNC is one of 7 sites making up the Genomic Psychiatry Cohort Study of Schizophrenia (GPCS), whose main purpose is to establish a genomic registry of patients with schizophrenia and unaffected comparison subjects.
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| • | ADAPT Study: Appetite Dysregulation with Anti-Psychotic Treatment |
| | The purpose of this study is evaluate changes in key hormones that regulate appetite in patients early in treatment with 1 of 4 atypical antipsychotic medications (olanzapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, ziprasidone).
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| • | MAPS: Mapping of Brain Function in Schizophrenia |
| | The purpose of this research study is to see how the brain works, and to look more closely at memory and attention in individuals with schizophrenia and their family members.
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| • | SCIT Study: Social Cognition and Interaction Training for Schizophrenia |
| | The purpose of this research study is to improve social cognition and social functioning in schizophrenia. The current study consists of a 20 week trial of SCIT among outpatients (7 per group) who receive services from Chapel Hill- and Durham-based mental health providers.
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| • | fBIRN: Biomedical Informatics Research Network |
| | The purpose of this research study is to see how the brain works, and to look more closely at memory and attention in individuals with schizophrenia. |
