Research Center: University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Location: This is a virtual research study in the United States
Lead Researchers: Martha Sajatovic, MD and Jennifer Levin, PhD
IRB: This research has been reviewed and approved by the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Institutional Review Board

Managing schizophrenia can be challenging, but personalized support may help. This research study explores how a tailored program could improve symptom management and medication adherence compared to standard education.

Participants will take part in virtual sessions, complete questionnaires, and will be compensated for their time. This research study aims to uncover practical solutions for better care. Be part of meaningful change—join today!

• Participants will have the chance to explore a tailored program for schizophrenia care.
• Participants will be compensated for participating in this research study. Compensation will only be provided to eligible participants who complete the research.
• Participants may experience improvements in medication adherence and symptom management.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit those with schizophrenia in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

• If you decide to participate in the research and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the research.

• Men and women aged 18 and above who are diagnosed with schizophrenia
• Must currently be prescribed antipsychotic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia, either through oral administration alone or in combination with a long-acting injectable, provided an oral antipsychotic is also being taken
• Must be currently receiving treatment or scheduled to receive treatment at a Community Mental Health Clinic (CMHC) or another clinical setting
• Must not have a history of being prescribed or currently be taking Clozapine as part of their schizophrenia treatment
• Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
• Must not have alcohol use disorder

The research team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants will be asked to undergo screening and baseline assessments, including signing a consent form, completing psychiatric evaluations, answering demographic and health-related questions, and using an eCap medication bottle with a smartphone app. These research visits can take place via video-conferencing or in person.
• Participants will be asked to participate in six virtual intervention sessions.
• Participants will be asked to participate in follow-up assessments at 12 weeks, including questionnaires on psychiatric symptoms, medication use, daily functioning, and healthcare services, with the option to complete surveys online or in person.

University Hospitals of Cleveland
For more than 155 years, University Hospitals has been on a mission to heal, teach and discover. As a renowned academic medical center and community hospital network, we’ve expanded across Northeast Ohio to deliver what matters most to our patients: personalized, compassionate care; medical discovery and breakthroughs; and high-quality, affordable care close to home.

Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a community of innovators, knowledge-seekers, and groundbreakers. As a leading national research university located in one of the nation’s top arts districts and within walking distance of three major hospitals, it offers ample opportunities for students to excel. With programs spanning the arts and sciences, engineering, health sciences, law, management, and social work, its research and educational opportunities allow our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to tackle today’s toughest problems—and transform the future.