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Keep this study
Lead
Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
Age
18–35
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Male/Female patients aged between 18-35 years.
2. Diagnosis of schizophrenia confirmed by SCID interview meeting DSM-V criteria for schizophrenia, schizophreniform or schizoaffective psychosis.
3. Stable on medication for the past four weeks
4. In contact with mental health services
5. Within 5 years of diagnosis of psychotic illness
6. Able to demonstrate the capacity to provide informed consent as assessed by their own clinician
7. Able to complete the required evaluations and take oral medication.
You may not be if
1. Prior history of intolerance or serious side effects to Sodium Benzoate or N-acetylcystine.
2. Concomitant use of Ascorbic acid
3. Active substance abuse (except nicotine or caffeine) or dependence within the last three months according to DSM-V criteria.
4. Relevant CNS or other medical disorders.
5. Pregnant or breast feeding
6. Diagnosis of Moderate to Severe Learning Disability
7. Relevant current or past haematological, hepatic, renal, neurological or other medical disorder in the opinion of the principal investigator (PI) or the responsible clinician, that may interfere with the trial.
