Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Either male or female of any race * Age is 18-60 years old * Meets DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score of 75 or more OR a Clinical Global Impression severity of illness item score of 4 or more * Clinically stable * Treated with the same antipsychotic for at least 60 days and have received a constant therapeutic dose for at least 30 days prior to study entry * Able to participate in the informed consent process and provide voluntary informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Meets DSM-5 criteria for alcohol or substance misuse (except caffeine and nicotine) within the last 6 months; or a positive baseline urine drug screen. Participants who meet DSM-5 criteria for marijuana misuse - mild will be included in the study * A current infection, including HIV and Hepatitis C; or an organic brain disorder or medical condition, whose pathology or treatment could alter the presentation or treatment of schizophrenia or significantly increase the risk associated with the proposed treatment protocol * Currently taking immunosuppressive medications (e.g. oral scheduled corticosteroids, chemotherapy or transplantation or HIV/AIDs associated drugs); or anti-inflammatory medications, including NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, celecoxib, or naproxen) or aspirin \> 81 mg on a daily basis. The use of PRN anti-inflammatory agents will be allowed. * Female participants who are pregnant or nursing