Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 12:43 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-27 @ 4:10 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00012961
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-04-07
First Post:
2001-03-14
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Improving Health Services for Veterans With Schizophrenia
Sponsor:
Organization:
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