Clinical Trial: Resistance Training to Improve Body Composition in First-Episode Psychosis: The Strategic Timing of Resistance Training to Guard Against Antipsychotic Induced Metabolic Syndrome RCT

U.S., Feb. 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07386483) titled 'Resistance Training to Improve Body Composition in First-Episode Psychosis: The Strategic Timing of Resistance Training to Guard Against Antipsychotic Induced Metabolic Syndrome RCT' on Jan. 09.

Brief Summary: This study is evaluating whether a supervised resistance training (strength training) programme is feasible to perform in a first-episode psychosis service. It is also evaluating if resistance training can prevent harmful weight gain and improve physical health in people who have recently been diagnosed with First-Episode Psychosis and are starting antipsychotic medication.

Antipsychotic medications are essential for treating ...