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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
Active & Recent Trials
318 total, page 4 of 7
Trial to Evaluate the Effects of OPC-34712 on QT/QTc in Subjects With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization
NCT01423916
Comparison of Aripiprazole and Risperidone for the Treatment of People With First-Episode Psychosis
Northwell Health
NCT00320671
A Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of KarXT in Adult Patients With Schizophrenia
Karuna Therapeutics
NCT03697252
Clinical Study Of Schizophrenia in Both Men and Women
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT00071747
Comparing Mobile Health (mHealth) and Clinic-Based Self-Management Interventions for Serious Mental Illness
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT02421965
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in Severe Mental Illness
University of Michigan
NCT03049813
Biomarkers in First Episode Schizophrenia
NYU Langone Health
NCT02033382
Dose-response Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of PF-00217830 Compared With Placebo in Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
Pfizer
NCT00580125
A Phase 2 Efficacy and Safety Study of TAK-063 in Participants With an Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
Takeda
NCT02477020
Determining Metabolic Effects of Valproate and Antipsychotic Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT00167934
Dopamine Function and Reward Processing In Schizophrenia
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NCT01035996
Trial to Study the Effect of CVL-231 on 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Participants With Schizophrenia
Cerevel Therapeutics
NCT05245539
Work Activity Augmented by Cognitive Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT00430560
A New Paradigm for Illness Monitoring and Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT01952041
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AVP-786 for the Treatment of Residual Schizophrenia
Avanir Pharmaceuticals
NCT02477670
Safety and Tolerability of Risperidone Implants
Braeburn Pharmaceuticals
NCT02773576
The Role of Dysmyelination in Cognitive Impairment of Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
NYU Langone Health
NCT03166098
High-Dose Oral Ziprasidone Versus Conventional Dosing in Participants With Residual Schizophrenia Symptoms
Donald C. Goff, MD
NCT00403546
Treatment for First-Episode Schizophrenia
Northwell Health
NCT00000374
Contingency Management of Alcohol Abuse in the Severely Mentally ILL
University of Washington
NCT01567943
Personalized and Scalable Cognitive Remediation Approaches
New York State Psychiatric Institute
NCT01945333
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Veterans With Schizophrenia
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT00688259
Risk Perception in Drug-Dependent Adults With and Without Schizophrenia
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NCT01031563
Evaluation of A Statewide Program to Prevent Early Mortality and to Promote Fitness in Persons With SMI
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT02334280
Attention Shaping Procedures for Improving Psychosocial Skills Among Adults With Schizophrenia
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
NCT00391677
Study Comparing the Affect of Bifeprunox Vs Olanzapine on Weight During the Treatment of Outpatients With Schizophrenia.
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
NCT00380224
Study Investigating the Effect of Lu AF35700 on Cardiac Repolarization in Men and Women With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
H. Lundbeck A/S
NCT02901587
Phase 1 TAK-041 First-in-Human Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics Study
Neurocrine Biosciences
NCT02748694
Family Intervention for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT00043693
Olanzapine Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Adolescents With Schizophrenia
Eli Lilly and Company
NCT00051298
A Study To Evaluate The Effect Of A Supratherapeutic Dose Of MK-8189 On The QTc Interval In Participants With Schizophrenia (MK-8189-019)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
NCT05893862
A Study of Strategies to Improve Schizophrenia Treatment
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00156637
Improving Negative Symptoms & Community Engagement in Veterans With Schizophrenia
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT02469389
D-Serine Treatment of Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
Yale University
NCT00237809
Study of CAD-9303 in Subjects With Schizophrenia
Cadent Therapeutics
NCT04306146
High Dose Lurasidone for Patients With Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
Northwestern University
NCT01569659
A Self-Management Program for Adults With Both Schizophrenia and a Co-occurring Medical Condition
University of Maryland, Baltimore
NCT00525304
Imaging of Brain Receptors in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients With Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NCT00061789
Nicotinic Receptors and Schizophrenia
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT01400477
Safety and Tolerability Study of Lu AF35700 After Repeated Dosing in Patients With Schizophrenia
H. Lundbeck A/S
NCT02202226
Naltrexone Treatment of Alcohol Abuse in Schizophrenia
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
NCT00145847
A Study of ALKS 9072 in Subjects With Chronic Stable Schizophrenia
Alkermes
NCT01493726
Examining Risk Factors for Atypical Antipsychotic Metabolic Side Effects
University of Michigan
NCT00815854
Mobile Self-Tracking of Mental Health
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05023252
Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention for Increasing Physical Activity in Adults With Schizophrenia
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
NCT00338832
Luteolin for the Treatment of People With Schizophrenia
University of Maryland, Baltimore
NCT05204407
Oxytocin and CBSST for People With Schizophrenia
University of Maryland, Baltimore
NCT01752712
Comparative Bioavailability of Risperidone
Rovi Pharmaceuticals Laboratories
NCT03527186
Comparative Bioavailability of Risperidone.
Rovi Pharmaceuticals Laboratories
NCT05179525
Effects of Motivating People With Schizophrenia to Exercise
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
NCT00559572
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 47 |
| Phase 2 | 40 |
| Phase 3 | 50 |
| Phase 4 | 40 |
Top Sponsors
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.
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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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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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