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Lead
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Age
18–45
Sex
MALE
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
1. DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
2. positive for antibodies to gliadin (determined by positive assay in screening protocol)
3. BPRS total score ≥29
4. Age 18- 45 years
5. Same antipsychotic for at least 4 weeks
6. Ability to consent determined by a score of 10 or greater on the Evaluation to Sign Consent.
You may not be if
1. Persons already on gluten free diets
2. Pregnant or lactating females
3. Organic brain disorder or mental retardation
4. Medical condition whose pathology or treatment could alter the presentation or treatment of schizophrenia or significantly increase the risk associated with the proposed treatment protocol
5. Meets DSM-IV criteria for alcohol or substance abuse (other than nicotine) within the last month
6. Gluten ataxia, assessed by the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS)\[15\]
7. Inability to provide informed consent.
Clareo Health | Randomized Controlled Trial of a Gluten Free Diet In Patients With Schizophrenia Who Are Gliadin-Positive
