The METPSY Study

METPSY

Metabolic biomarkers of clinical outcomes in severe mental illness

We are carrying out a research study to better understand whether changes to metabolism are connected to future changes in clinical outcomes in people with severe mental health conditions.

  • Young adults (aged 16 - 35) living in Scotland who have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

    or

    have no diagnosis of these mental health conditions.

  • Over 12 months total:

    • 3 x in-person visits of 2 hours each in Little France, Edinburgh

      • Questionnaire & Blood Samples

    • 2 x periods of remote assessment lasting 2 weeks each

      • answering mental health questions through an app

      • wearing a wristband that measures your activity

      • wearing a glucose monitoring patch

    • Placing a radar sleep quality monitor in your room for 12 months

      You will be reimbursed for your time and travel expenses

  • For more information or to express interest in taking part, please contact us at metpsy@ed.ac.uk

Full details on what to expect if you take part in the study can be found in the Participant Information Sheets below. If you’d like to take part, please enter your contact details in the form below, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Download Information Sheet for people with Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia.

Download Information Sheet for people with no history of severe mental health conditions.