Cited by 183Schizophrenia research and treatmentEthics in Clinical ResearchEthics and bioethics in healthcare

Prodromal interventions for schizophrenia vulnerability: the risks of being “at risk”

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Corcoran, Cheryl, Malaspina, Dolores, Hercher, Laura·2005·Schizophrenia Research

Abstract

Given the morbidity and difficulty of treating psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, there has been a move toward identifying and treating adolescents and young adults who appear to be clinically at risk or "prodromal" to psychosis. The field now has greater specificity in identification, with rates of 40-50% conversion to frank psychosis within 1-2 years. There is further evidence that medications and other treatments may have some efficacy for "prodromal" patients, though with variable side effects. However, controversy remains about some of the inherent risks in prodromal research, such as medication exposure and stigma among false-positives. In this paper, we add to this discussion through an analysis of ethics in prodromal research from the more established field of predictive genetic testing. Issues are raised about the effects of information on patients, families, and institutions, as well as future insurability, the limits of confidentiality (as it relies on discretion of patients and families), the autonomy of minors with psychiatric symptoms, and even the risks for the true-positive patient.

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Authors
Corcoran, C., Malaspina, D., & Hercher, L.
Affiliations
New York State Psychiatric Institute (US)
Corresponding author
Corcoran, Cheryl
Venue
Schizophrenia Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2005-03
Volume
73
Issue
2-3
Pages
173-184
ISSN
0920-9964 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2139095930
Cited by
183
References
44
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FWCI
5.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Schizophrenia Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH01699 K24, R01 MH 59114, K24MH001699, R01MH059114)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
Keywords
prodromal psychosis, schizophrenia
MeSH terms
Confidentiality, Humans, Risk Factors, Schizophrenia, Stereotyping, United States, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Personal Autonomy

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