This study will orgnaize and release previously-obtained data from a DNA collection used to search for schizophrenia-related genes. The data will be made available to the scientific community for genetic studies of schizophrenia and related disorders.
Official Title
Conditions
– Schizophrenia
Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Natural History
Further Details
Participants thought to have schizophrenia will be assessed by personal and family interviews and a review of medical records. Diagnosis will be made by consensus best-estimate procedures. Blood will be collected from participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and their parents as well as from control participants. A self-assessment of depression, anxiety disorder, substance use, and history or bipolar or psychotic symptoms will be given to control participants.
Study Start
Eligibility & Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Both Criteria Inclusion Criteria:Diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, be the parent of such an individual, or be in the matched control group of unrelated individuals not thought to have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder Exclusion Criteria:Unable to give informed consent to all aspects of the study Psychotic disorder judged to be secondary to substance use, psychotic disorder that appears to be secondary to a known medical or neurological disorder, or severe mental retardation
Total Enrolment
10800
Contact Details
[1] National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (US)University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia; Recruiting Deborah Nertney, BSc 1-800-682-699 deb_nertney@qcsr.uq.edu.au Brian J. Mowry, MD, Principal InvestigatorAll content and media on the HealthEngine Blog is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call the emergency services immediately.
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