Clinical trial NCT02074319 - References

Schizophrenia — RCT of Methotrexate Added to Treatment As Usual in Schizophrenia

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A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled 12 Week Trial of Methotrexate Added to Treatment As Usual in Early Schizophrenia

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