Psychosis
PPiP2
Calling for participants until
30 Nov 2027
Participant type
16 - 70 year olds
Rewards
£10 voucher for taking part
Overview
This study aims to see how many people with psychosis may have a specific problem with their immune system. We can find out that by testing your blood sample for specific antibodies.
Summary
There is some evidence that some cases of psychosis may be caused by a specific problem with the immune system. The immune system normally controls our ability to fight infection. If the immune system goes wrong it may cause condition called 'autoimmune' diseases. We can diagnose some of these diseases using blood tests.
This study aims to see how many people with psychosis may have this specific problem with their immune system. We can find out that by testing your blood sample for specific antibodies.
If a problem with immune system is found, then you may be eligible to take part in a study called SINAPPS2.
For more information, please take a look at the study website: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/research/autoimmune-psychosis/pippa2-summary
Male or female
16- 70 years old
Psychotic symptoms (psychotic symptoms in current episode lasting for more than 2 weeks, less than 2 years)
You are also able to take part if you don't have capacity, as long as your nearest relative/named clinician or consultant is happy to consent on your behalf
You may not be able to take part if you have: any other illnesses that affect the brain or nerves, such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, fluid on the brain, brain injury, or brain infection. This also includes lupus or blood vessel problems in the brain, and mental health problems caused directly by drugs
Meet the researcher
Sam HeathcoteSam Heathcote is a Senior Research Practitioner at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and a qualified social worker with over 25 years' experience in adult mental health. She has worked across diverse settings, including MIND, Assertive Outreach, specialist personality disorder services and as an approved mental health professional. Sam spent a decade in a community mental health team and brings strong clinical expertise and risk management skills to her role. Within the Research and Development team, she recruits study participants and supports data collection, contributing her experience and insight to help deliver meaningful, high-quality mental health research.
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