Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant clinical trials
The registry lists 53 studies for Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant across more than 10 countries. 22 are recruiting or about to start. 44 of them are mainly about Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-12.
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Who runs them
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (4) · Shanghai Mental Health Center (4) · Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal (3) · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (3) · Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (2) · University of Sao Paulo (2) · Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (1) · King's College London (1)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aripiprazole | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Paliperidone | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evenamide | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Atenolol | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivabradine | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Riluzole | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clozapine | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dextromethorphan | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rituximab | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Scopolamine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Drug classes tested here Antipsychotics 1 open
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
All 6, phase 3 first
- Mar 2027Evenamide, a Glutamate Release Modulator, as Add-On to Standard of Care in Subjects With Documented Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia · Phase 3 · Newron Pharmaceuticals SPA
- Dec 2026Deep Brain Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens and Anterior Limb of the Internal Capsule in the Treatment of Refractory Schizophrenia · First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
- Apr 2027Deep Brain Stimulation for Psychosis · Bradley Lega
- May 2027Efficacy and Safety of Temporal Interference Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: An Exploratory Study. · Zhimin Wang
- Jul 2027Maintenance ElectroConvulsive Therapy in Clozapine RESISTant Schizophrenia - the MECT-RESIST Trial · Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
- Sep 2027Reduction of Auditory-Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Through Cortical Neuromodulation · Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Who these studies take
Of the 16 Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant studies recruiting now, 6 (38%) set no upper age limit and 10 (63%) stop at 75 or younger. 0 (0%) take children under 18. 0 (0%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 2 (13%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 18 | 14 (88%) | 14 (88%) |
| 30 | 16 (100%) | 16 (100%) |
| 40 | 16 (100%) | 16 (100%) |
| 50 | 16 (100%) | 16 (100%) |
| 65 | 9 (56%) | 9 (56%) |
| 75 | 7 (44%) | 7 (44%) |
| 85 | 6 (38%) | 6 (38%) |
Across all 53 studies, recruiting or not: 70% stop at 75 or younger and 66% at 65; 6% take children; 0% are for women only and 0% for men only; 4% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 14, 2026.
Newly registered2
- Sequential Treatment Approaches for Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaNov 5, 2026NCT07918222
- Time Course of Clozapine-associated Agranulocytosis Over 19 YearsNov 3, 2026NCT07913529
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 50 of 53. Browse all 53 → or search them.
- Evenamide, a Glutamate Release Modulator, as Add-On to Standard of Care in Subjects With Documented Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaRecruitingNCT07184619Phase 35 countries
- Sequential Treatment Approaches for Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaRecruitingNCT07918222Phase 31 country
- Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Schizophrenia - TrialRecruitingNCT06672588Not applicable1 country
- Reduction of Auditory-Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Through Cortical NeuromodulationRecruitingNCT06361160Not applicable1 country
- Effects of Nitraria Retusa Infusion on Clozapine-induced Metabolic Side EffectsRecruitingNCT07817069Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Safety of Temporal Interference Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: An Exploratory Study.Not yet recruitingNCT07773831Not applicable
- Neurotransmitters in Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia Patients With add-on Sodium BenzoateRecruitingNCT06340789Phase 21 country
- Deep Brain Stimulation for PsychosisRecruitingNCT06257056Not applicable1 country
- Effectiveness of Exercise Alone and tDCS+Exercise on Cognitive Function Improvement in Patients With Treatment Resistant SchizophreniaNot yet recruitingNCT07404319Not applicable1 country
- Maintenance ElectroConvulsive Therapy in Clozapine RESISTant Schizophrenia - the MECT-RESIST TrialRecruitingNCT06456983Not applicable1 country
- Deep Brain Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens and Anterior Limb of the Internal Capsule in the Treatment of Refractory SchizophreniaNot yet recruitingNCT07369401Not applicable
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sleep and Circadian Disturbances (CBT-I) in Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaRecruitingNCT06749444Not applicable1 country
- Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback in Patients With Schizophrenia and Auditory HallucinationsRecruitingNCT05299749Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Atenolol Versus Ivabradine on HRV in TRS Patients on Clozapine With Tachycardia: A Randomised Control Trial.RecruitingNCT06505668Not applicable1 country
- The Role of Glutamatergic Function in the Pathophysiology of Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaRecruitingNCT06270108Early Phase 11 country
- Comparaison of Avatar Therapy to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schizophrenia With Treatment Refractory HallucinationsRecruitingNCT04054778Not applicable1 country
- The Characteristics of Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia From the Illness OnsetNot yet recruitingNCT06128408
- Multidisciplinary Design to Optimize Schizophrenia Treatment Based on Multi-omics Data and Systems Biology AnalysisNot yet recruitingNCT06060886Phase 4
- Add-on Aripiprazole on Cardiometabolic Profile in Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia: RCTNot yet recruitingNCT05766540Phase 4
- Hippocampus DBS in Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaRecruitingNCT05694000Not applicable1 country
- Dundrum Forensic Redevelopment Evaluation Study: D-FOREST Study.RecruitingNCT050747321 country
- An Adaptive Phase II/III, Two-Part, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Dose-Finding, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of NaBen®, as an Add-on Therapy With Clozapine, for Residual Symptoms of Refractory Schizophrenia in AdultsRecruitingNCT03094429Phase 2/31 country
- Time Course of Clozapine-associated Agranulocytosis Over 19 YearsCompletedNCT079135291 country
- Efficacy of tDCS in the Treatment of Resistant Auditory Hallucinations in SchizophreniaCompletedNCT04352569Not applicable1 country
- Deep Brain Stimulation in Treatment Resistant SchizophreniaTerminatedNCT02361554Not applicable1 country
- Τhe Combination of Pharmacotherapy With RECOVERYTRSGR and RECOVERYTRSBDGR.Active, not recruitingNCT07047651Phase 41 country
- Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation of the Mediodorsal Thalamus for Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaSuspendedNCT05259306Not applicable1 country
- An Exploratory Analysis of Immune and Inflammatory Response Associated With ClozapineTerminatedNCT05741502Phase 41 country
- Deep Brain Stimulation Recovery in Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaActive, not recruitingNCT05337904Not applicable1 country
- Dextromethorphan as an Augmentation Agent in Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaCompletedNCT05944510Phase 41 country
- Rituximab for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder (RITS-PS-2019)CompletedNCT03983018Phase 21 country
- Neural Biomarkers of Clozapine ResponseCompletedNCT030763461 country
- The Effectiveness and Efficacy of the Combination of the Integrated Psychological Therapy and Metacognitive Training.CompletedNCT05623228Phase 21 country
- An Open-Label, Single-Arm Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Amisulpride in Treating Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Who Have Treatment-Resistant Positive SymptomsWithdrawnNCT05956600Not applicable
- Pharmacokinetics of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of CareCompletedNCT014313265 countries
- Telmisartan Pilot Study on Treatment Resistant SchizophreniaTerminatedNCT03868839Phase 21 country
- Exploration of the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment Resistant SchizophreniaStatus unknownNCT05167942Not applicable1 country
- The Synergistic Effect of Hypoglycemic Index Diet on Refractory SchizophreniaStatus unknownNCT04302636Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of Maintenance ECT Versus Clozapine in Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaCompletedNCT03807882Phase 41 country
- SMART Design to Compare Antipsychotic Treatments in Treatment-Resistant SchizophreniaStatus unknownNCT04528095Phase 31 country
- Avatar Therapy in Comparison to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaCompletedNCT03585127Not applicable1 country
- Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) for Treatment Resistant Depression, Schizophrenia, and Obsessive Compulsive DisorderCompletedNCT01596608Not applicable1 country
- Deep Brain Stimulation in Treatment Resistant SchizophreniaCompletedNCT02377505Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy of Lu AF35700 in Patients With Early-in-disease or Late-in-disease Treatment-resistant SchizophreniaTerminatedNCT03230864Phase 35 countries
- Clozapine-induced Hypersalivation - Feasibility TrialCompletedNCT02613494Phase 1/21 country
- Virtual Reality Therapy for Treatment-resistant Auditory Hallucinations in SchizophreniaCompletedNCT03148639Not applicable1 country
- Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treatment Refractory Schizophrenia - A Randomized, Double-blinded, Sham-controlled StudyTerminatedNCT01948999Not applicable
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Patients With Super Refractory SchizophreniaStatus unknownNCT02049021Phase 41 country
- Occupational Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Executive Functions in Patients With SchizophreniaStatus unknownNCT01879956Not applicable1 country
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations in SchizophreniaCompletedNCT01386918Not applicable1 country