๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-28

Clozapine for the Prevention of Violence in Schizophrenia: a Randomized Clinical Trial (NCT05208190)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Two-hundred and eighty individuals with schizophrenia who have a recent history of violent acts will be randomized in this 2-arm, parallel-group, 24-week, open-label, 7-site clinical trial to examine the effects of treatment with clozapine vs antipsychotic treatment as usual (TAU) for reducing the risk of violent acts in real-world settings

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California, Los Angeles โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • University of California, Los Angeles โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Augusta University Research Institute, Inc. โ€” Augusta, Georgia
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • NYU Langone Medical Center โ€” New York, New York
  • New York State Psychiatric Institute โ€” New York, New York
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center โ€” New York, New York
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (818) 837-8150

Email: akopel@ucla.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—