Schizophrenia in Adolescents

The psychotic disorder Schizophrenia is typically begins in late adolescence into early adulthood. The shorthand term ‘adolescent-onset’ typically refers to the onset of Schizophrenia in child and adolescent cases up to the age of 17, with the onset being exceedingly rare in cases under 10 years old.

What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is linked to structural and functional abnormalities in the regions of the brain that control coordinated thinking, perceptions, and behaviors. People who have Schizophrenia will often find it difficult to filter and process information correctly. This can often cause delusions and hallucinations that cause the afflicted persons to have a mental break from reality. Other symptoms of Schizophrenia can include disorganized thinking or speech, abnormal motor behaviors, or other negative symptoms. Negative symptoms refer to the absence of something that is typically present. This can refer to decreased emotional expression, diminished involvement in activities, or loss of speech or social interaction. While Schizophrenia usually develops over the course of several year, negative symptoms will often appear a few years before any other symptoms emerge.  

What You Can Do to Help
Volunteering for a clinical trial is one way to help in understanding and treating. Studies need participants of different ages, sexes, races, and ethnicities to ensure that results are meaningful for many people.
What is the study for: Adolescent Schizophrenia
Ages: 12-17 years old
- Must have diagnosis of Schizophrenia that is clinically stable with residual symptoms
- No medication changes within 8 weeks
How long: 10 weeks
Frequency of visits: Every 2 weeks
Medication: Sodium Benzoate
If you qualify to participate in a study, you will receive:
- Assessments by a Board Certified Psychiatrist
- Investigational medication at no cost
- Study-related care and monitoring
- Compensation for time and travel
APG Research provides extensive service to our sponsors, physicians and research patients. Our team has a combined 40 years of clinical research experience in adult and pediatric studies including Major Depression, Autism, Anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD and Schizophrenic Disorders.

Contact APG Clinical Research today to see if your child can qualify for one of our clinical studies involving Schizophrenia.

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