Efficacy and safety of Nrf2 activators for schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin NeurosciMay 19, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Masakazu Okazaki, Kenji Sakuma, Hikaru Jo et al.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of Nrf2 activators in conjunction with antipsychotic treatments for schizophrenia, involving 16 randomized-controlled trials with 953 participants. Curcumin demonstrated marginal superiority over placebo for overall symptom improvement (standardized mean difference = -0.53), while sulforaphane was associated with a lower all-cause discontinuation rate compared to placebo.

Key findings

  • Curcumin showed a standardized mean difference of -0.53 for overall symptom improvement compared to placebo.
  • Sulforaphane resulted in a lower all-cause discontinuation rate than placebo.
  • Curcumin significantly reduced positive and negative symptoms and PANSS-G scores compared to placebo.
  • Sulforaphane decreased total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.

Why it matters

Understanding the efficacy and safety of adjunctive Nrf2 activators can inform treatment strategies for schizophrenia, particularly in enhancing symptom management and improving patient adherence to therapy.

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PubMed · PMID 42154264Free full text on PubMed Central

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