๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-07-06
Acetazolamide for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia (NCT04887792)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acetazolamide for Patients With Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
๐ข Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐ Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD PhD
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a double blind adjunctive randomized controlled trial for schizophrenia using acetazolamide.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh โ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh โ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- St John's Medical College Hospital โ Bangalore,
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 246-6356
Email: vishwajitNL@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.