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Schizophrenia clinical trials

76 of 318 indexed Schizophrenia trials are currently recruiting.

318 US clinical trials · 76 currently recruiting

Schizophrenia is the subject of 318 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 76 of them currently open to new participants. 90 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 87 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is University of Maryland, Baltimore, running 14 of these trials.

The research picture

Schizophrenia has 318 registered US clinical trials, 76 of them open to new participants right now, about 24% of the total.

76
recruiting participants now
24%
of trials open to enrollment
90
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
14
top sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Phase 147Phase 240Phase 350Phase 440

Active & Recent Trials

318 total, page 2 of 7

RECRUITING Phase 3 80 participants

Lumateperone for the Improvement of Apathy in Patients With Psychotic Symptoms.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

NCT06482554

RECRUITING NA 75 participants

Enhancing Prefrontal Oscillations and Working Memory in Early-course Schizophrenia

Fabio Ferrarelli

NCT05102929

RECRUITING NA 74 participants

Decision-Making in Schizophrenia: A Combined Neuroimaging and Experience Sampling Study

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT06745479

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Cognitive Training for Emotion Regulation in Psychotic Disorders

University of Georgia

NCT04414215

RECRUITING NA 68 participants

Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Understand Hallucinations in Schizophrenia

Mclean Hospital

NCT05343598

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

The Effects of Auditory Stimulation During Sleep on Brain Networks in Schizophrenia

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT06386588

RECRUITING Phase 1 60 participants

Imaging Synapses With [11C] UCB-J in the Human Brain

Davidzon, Guido, M.D.

NCT04038840

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Prebiotic Treatment in People With Schizophrenia

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT05527210

RECRUITING Phase 4 60 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of KarXT on Urological Safety

Bristol-Myers Squibb

NCT07221877

RECRUITING Phase 1 60 participants

Acetazolamide for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia

Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD PhD

NCT04887792

RECRUITING NA 52 participants

Getting Out of the House: Using Behavioral Activation to Increase Community Participation

Temple University

NCT06336616

RECRUITING Phase 4 50 participants

Metabolic Effects of Adjunctive Lumateperone Treatment in Clozapine-Treated Patients With Schizophrenia

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

NCT06174116

RECRUITING Phase 4 50 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Valbenazine in Adult Participants With Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Who Remain Symptomatic While Receiving or After Stopping a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) Inhibitor

Neurocrine Biosciences

NCT07105111

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Circuitry-Guided Smoking Cessation in Schizophrenia (UH3)

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT05276050

RECRUITING Phase 1 48 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Dose Levels, Safety, and Drug Levels of Single KarXT Intramuscular Injection in Participants With Schizophrenia

Bristol-Myers Squibb

NCT07061288

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Impact of Cerebellar TMS on Brain and Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia: a Pilot Study

Northwell Health

NCT05389787

RECRUITING Phase 2 40 participants

Low-dose Buprenorphine as a Modulator of Social Motivation in Schizophrenia

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT05778591

RECRUITING NA 38 participants

Deep rTMS Modulating Insula Synaptic Density and Smoking Behavior in Schizophrenia

Stony Brook University

NCT05724810

RECRUITING NA 34 participants

TMS for Inhibition Enhancement in Schizophrenia

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT06155682

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for People With Schizophrenia Treated With Clozapine

Deepak K. Sarpal, M.D.

NCT06003036

RECRUITING Phase 1 24 participants

Proposal To Develop A Rapid And Cost-Effective Diagnostic Test For Schizophrenia

University of Arizona

NCT03781115

RECRUITING Phase 1 20 participants

Tolerability of MDMA in Schizophrenia

Anya Bershad, MD, PhD

NCT05770375

RECRUITING Phase 4 20 participants

Anti-Inflammatory Challenge in Schizophrenia

Emory University

NCT05823532

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Normobaric Oxygen Therapy for Individuals With First-Episode Psychosis

Nicholas Breitborde

NCT04368039

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Acceptability and Feasibility of Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT05491538

RECRUITING Phase 4 10 participants

Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic-Induced Neurological Symptoms as Correlates

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center

NCT03495024

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 4,274 participants

Brain Imaging of Childhood Onset Psychiatric Disorders, Endocrine Disorders and Healthy Volunteers

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NCT00001246

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Database Registry for Neural Network Biomarkers in Psychosis

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT01409109

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 300 participants

ERG Components in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Type I

diaMentis

NCT03788811

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 262 participants

A Prospective Cohort Study to Assess Clinical Effectiveness of an Investigational Digital Therapeutic (CT-155) in Patients With Experiential Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Boehringer Ingelheim

NCT06791122

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 200 participants

EPI-MINN: Targeting Cognition and Motivation - National

University of Minnesota

NCT05877716

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 194 participants

Aging and Disease Course: Contributions to Lifespan Neurobiology of Schizophrenia

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT04951700

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 71 participants

A Study of ANAVEX3-71 in Adults With Schizophrenia

Anavex Life Sciences

NCT06245213

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Effects of Auditory Stimulation on Sleep and Memory in Schizophrenia

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT04783571

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Ketogenic Diet in People With Schizophrenia

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT05968638

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 49 participants

Optimizing CBSST With Executive Function Training for Schizophrenia

University of California, San Diego

NCT06251193

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 40 participants

Dasatinib Plus Quercetin for Accelerated Aging in Mental Disorders

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT05838560

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 36 participants

Treating Schizophrenia by Correcting Abnormal Brain Development

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

NCT00179465

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 32 participants

Study of SPG302 in Adults With Schizophrenia

Spinogenix

NCT06442462

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Assessment of Acute Psychomotor Agitation Measures Associated With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

BioXcel Therapeutics

NCT07116694

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 21 participants

Probing the Cannabinoid System in Individuals With a Family History of Psychosis

Yale University

NCT02102113

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 15 participants

Young Adults With Violent Behavior During Early Psychosis (Aim 2)

Columbia University

NCT05756855

COMPLETED 4,914 participants

Genetic Study of Schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NCT00001486

COMPLETED NA 2,443 participants

Person-Centered Versus Measurement-Based Care in Mental Health

University of Pittsburgh

NCT02507349

COMPLETED Phase 3 1,429 participants

Study of Paliperidone Palmitate 3 Month and 1 Month Formulations for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia

Janssen Research & Development

NCT01515423

COMPLETED 1,386 participants

Electrophysiology and Blood Flow in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Siblings

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NCT00001921

COMPLETED Phase 3 1,081 participants

Intramuscular Depot Formulation of Aripiprazole as Maintenance Treatment in Patients With Schizophrenia

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization

NCT00731549

COMPLETED NA 1,067 participants

Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT00137280

COMPLETED Phase 2 880 participants

A Study in Schizophrenia Patients

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT01086748

COMPLETED Phase 3 843 participants

Intramuscular Depot Formulation of Aripiprazole as Maintenance Treatment in Patients With Schizophrenia

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization

NCT00705783

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 47
Phase 2 40
Phase 3 50
Phase 4 40

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Schizophrenia Trial Landscape

318 indexed Schizophrenia studies · 76 recruiting (24%).

Phase mix: 90 late (III/IV) vs 87 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore (14 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Schizophrenia?

PlainTrial tracks 318 US clinical trials for Schizophrenia, of which 76 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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