If you are having psychotic-like experiences, such as unusual thoughts, odd beliefs, suspiciousness, or hallucinations, you could be a good fit for the following studies:
ProNET/AMP Schizophrenia Study: Psychosis Risk Outcomes Network will be based at 27 institutions across the globe, including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Investigators will aim to discover biological markers that can help identify those at risk of developing schizophrenia as early as possible, track the progression of symptoms and other outcomes, and define targets for treatment development. Individuals ages 12-30 who are at risk for psychosis are eligible to participate. For more information about this initiative, please visit the following websites: https://www.ampscz.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-funded-by-nimh/research-initiatives/accelerating-medicines-partnershipr-program-schizophrenia-ampr-scz.
Language and Emotion Study: We are currently recruiting participants between the ages of 15 and 35 coping with psychotic-like experiences. We study language and emotion recognition using pen-and-paper tasks, computer games, audio-recorded interview, EEG, and MRI. If you are interested in participating, you can learn more here, or you can visit our website.
Brain Development Study - SSBC: The Schizophrenia Spectrum Biomarkers Consortium aims to identify biological markers for schizophrenia and related mental illnesses. We are currently recruiting individuals between the ages of 18 and 50. This study involves a series of assessments; including medical and psychiatric history, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain, blood collection, and a lumbar puncture performed to collect ‘cerebrospinal fluid’ (CSF). A lumbar puncture is also known colloquially as a "spinal tap". For more information please visit https://ssbcbio.org/individuals-and-families/participate.html#. Prospective participants may also contact the study team directly by emailing ssbc@mssm.edu or calling 212-659-1674.