Hallucinations. Delusions. Worrisome thinking. There's an explanation - and people who can potentially help.
If your teenager is going through this, a research study in Stone Mountain offers a no-cost evaluation and a clearer picture of what's happening. It's a place to start—with expert care. Limited Spots Available.
- Stone Mountain, GA
Study led by
Dr. Maria E. Johnson, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
20+ years caring for young people
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Principal Investigator
Meet the study doctor
Dr. Maria E. Johnson, MD
- 🏥Board-Certified Psychiatrist
- 📅20+ years in adolescent care
- 🧠Specialist in youth mental health
Parents come to us frightened and exhausted from being dismissed. We listen first, explain everything in plain language, and never rush your decision.
Every family is treated with care, privacy, and respect — whether or not the study turns out to be a fit.
You're not alone
If this sounds like your teen, you're not imagining it.
Schizophrenia often first appears in the teenage years — and the early signs are easy to mistake for “just a phase.” The sooner you recognize them, the sooner you can get answers.
Hearing or seeing things others don't
Voices, sounds, or sights that feel real to them.
Unusual, fearful, or confused thinking
Trouble telling what's real, new suspicion or fear.
Pulling away
From family, friends, school, or activities they used to love.
A sudden drop in functioning
Slipping grades, sleep changes, loss of motivation.
About the study
What this study is about
A Phase 3 research study of KarXT, a medication already FDA-approved for adults with schizophrenia and now being evaluated in teens 13–17, here in Stone Mountain.
Ages 13–17
Teens experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia
~11 weeks
Screening, treatment, and a short follow-up
6 visits + 1 call
Visits in Stone Mountain, one quick check-in by phone
What your family receives
We handle the barriers, so you can focus on your teen.
Study Care at No Cost
Study-related visits, evaluations, and study medication are provided. No insurance required.
Compensation for Your Time
A stipend is provided for each completed visit — for both your teen and the caregiver who comes along.
Free Round-Trip Uber
Free round-trip Uber rides provided to your visits, so getting to Stone Mountain is one less worry.
A Team That Specializes in Teens
Experienced researchers focused on adolescent care, with close monitoring at every step.
What happens next
Getting started is simple — and fast.
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Answer a few quick questions
About 20 seconds. No obligation.
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We call you within 24 hours
Our team reaches out to provide you further information and answer all your questions. Then we can schedule a no-cost evaluation if it's a fit.
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Come in for a no-cost evaluation
Visit us in Stone Mountain. If it's a fit, you and your teen decide together.
The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can get answers.
Questions & answers
Answers to the questions parents ask most
Everything you need to know before taking the next step.
It's a Phase 3 research study looking at whether KarXT — a medication already FDA-approved for adults with schizophrenia — may help researchers learn more about treating symptoms of schizophrenia in teens 13–17. It's a research study, not guaranteed treatment.
KarXT is already approved for adults, and your teen's health is monitored closely throughout the study. Like all medications, it can have side effects. Before you decide anything, Dr. Johnson will go over the known risks with you in detail. [IRB-APPROVED RISK SUMMARY — insert approved language]
Participants are randomly assigned (like a coin flip) to either KarXT or a placebo — neither you nor the study team chooses. Some teens who complete the study may have the option to join a separate follow-on study where everyone receives the active medication. The study team will explain this fully.
No. Study-related care is provided at no cost, and no insurance is needed. You may also receive compensation for your time and reimbursement for travel.
About 11weeks total — screening, ~5 weeks of treatment, and a short follow-up. That's 6 in-clinic visits in Stone Mountain plus 1 phone check-in.
Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You or your teen can stop at any time, for any reason, and it won't affect your teen's regular care.
Your information is kept confidential and used only to contact you about the study and, if you enroll, to conduct it safely. It's handled under strict privacy rules and study oversight.
Still have questions? Call or text (404) 999-2734 — we're happy to talk it through.
Take the first step
You've been searching for answers. Don't wait to start.
Share a few details and we'll reach out shortly. There's no obligation — and submitting this form does not enroll your teen.
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