Do Antipsychotics Block Insulin Action in the Brain: is it a Class Effect? (NCT07109245)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aimed at helping researchers understand how a medication called haloperidol can affect insulin action in the brain. Insulin is a hormone in the body that controls sugar levels in part by lowering the amount of glucose produced by the liver. After eating a meal, insulin levels go up in both the blood and the brain. Insulin in the brain has also been shown to affect the way the brain works and processes information (also known as "cognition"). Haloperidol, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat a variety of disorders such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, but long-term use can have metabolic side effects, like weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate how antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol, which carries the risk of metabolic changes, might interrupt the effect of insulin action in the brain. This will help researchers learn how to potentially reduce metabolic risk for people who take these kinds of medications in the future.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years to 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 535-8501
Email: mahavir.agarwal@camh.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 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.