Longitudinal Multimodal Neuroimaging Studies in Patients With First Episode Psychosis

Longitudinal Multimodal Neuroimaging Studies in Patients With First Episode Psychosis

The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural, functional and chemical brain abnormalities in patients with first episode psychosis and assess the evolution of these abnormalities during the course of the disease.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural, functional and chemical brain abnormalities in patients with first episode psychosis and assess the evolution of these abnormalities during the course of the disease.

The study design is case-control, there are no interventions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of first episode of a psychotic disorder
• Healthy controls with no psychiatric disorder history

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant neurological or medical illness history
• Ages <18 or >45