Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators - A New Adjunctive Treatment for Men with Schizophrenia? [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jayashri Kulkarni (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Caroline Gurvich ,  Prof David Barton

Brief description One-third of people with schizophrenia do not respond well to antipsychotic medication treatment.There is an urgent need to develop new treatments.We have conducted world-first studies showing that estrogen treatment is highly successful in treating women with schizophrenia.Our research is a trial of SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), a new form of “brain estrogen” in men with persistent schizophrenia. We hope to reduce the disability caused by persistent psychotic symptoms.

Funding Amount $AUD 816,603.29

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant