Does Antipsychotic Dose Reduction Lead to Better Functional Recovery in First Episode Psychosis: A Randomised Controlled Trial [ 2016 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Eoin Killackey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr C. Barnaby Nelson ,  A/Pr Mario Alvarez-Jimenez ,  Dr Cali Bartholomeusz ,  Dr Kelly Allott
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Brief description Can a person with a first episode of psychosis, once remitted, reduce their dosage of medication and still achieve better outcomes in functioning, physical health and brain volume, than if they had stayed on traditional maintenance doses of medication? This study will examine if using a dose reduction strategy in conjunction with an evidence based suite of psychosocial interventions leads to better social and vocational recovery and improved physical health and brain volume.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,459,886.63

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant