Status:
COMPLETED
Interventions to Improve Functional Outcome and Persistent Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Conditions:
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Many individuals with schizophrenia continue to hear voices, have false beliefs, and problems with attention, memory planning and everyday functioning even with medication treatment. The process of re...
Detailed Description
The process of recovery in schizophrenia involves resolving persistent symptoms and improving functional outcomes. Our research groups have demonstrated that using environmental supports in the patien...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Males and females who have given informed consent.
- Between the ages of 18 and 60.
- Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to DSM-IV criteria as determined on the basis of the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnosis Checklist (SCID-P) Checklist.
- Receiving treatment with an oral atypical antipsychotic medication other than clozapine
- Able to provide evidence of a stable living environment (individual apartment, family home, board and care facility) with no plans to move in the next year.
- Intact visual and auditory ability as determined by a computerized screening battery.
- Ability to read at the 5th grade level or higher based upon WRAT score.
- Able to understand and complete rating scales and neuropsychological testing.
- Delusions or hallucinations at a level of Moderate according to the BPRS. (Score of 4 or higher on items assessing hallucinations, unusual thought content, or suspiciousness.
Exclusion
- History of significant head trauma, seizure disorder, or mental retardation.
- SOFAS scores \>70 indicating a high level of social and occupational functioning.
- Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence within the past 3 months.
- Currently being treated by an ACT team.
- History of violence in the past one year period.
- Exposure to CAT treatment in that past 2 years.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
178 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01915017
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
August 2 2013
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