Studies speech patterns to help detect early signs of schizophrenia
Uses computer analysis of speech to study people at high risk of psychosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Semantic and Syntactic Computerized Analysis of Free Speech
Key facts
- Where
- Brest, Caen, and Paris, FranceSee the 3 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 15 and 30 years old?
Source: NCT03525054, who can take part
Where in France
- CHRU de BrestBrest, FranceTaking people
- Meunier SophieCaen, FranceNot yet recruiting
- CH de SAINT ANNEParis, FranceTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University Hospital, Brest
- Trial code
- NCT03525054
- Record updated
- 2 June 2026
- Original description
Subtle speech disorganization could be predictive of a transition to schizophrenia of ultra-high-risk patients. The aim of our longitudinal multicenter cohort study is to identify specific linguistic markers of the psychotic transition to validate a french predictive model of this transition using computerized speech analysis techniquesRead full original descriptionShow less
Semantic and Syntactic Computerized Analysis of Free Speech
Subtle speech disorganization could be predictive of a transition to schizophrenia of ultra-high-risk patients. The aim of our longitudinal multicenter cohort study is to identify specific linguistic markers of the psychotic transition to validate a french predictive model of this transition using computerized speech analysis techniques
Inclusion: Major and/or minor from 15 to 30 years old; Who alleged a suicidal gesture or idea or behavior that has repercussions in their emotional, social or professional life; If patients receive neuroleptic treatment that impairs cognitive abilities, a one-week wash-out period will be scheduled prior to assessment; Affiliated with or beneficiary of a health insurance/social security system; Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion: History of psychosis; Neurological disorder or major health problem; Risk of self-harm or violence not compatible with outpatient treatment; QI<70 (WAIS); Impossibility to interrupt neuroleptic treatment for one week; Refusal to participate.