Status:
RECRUITING
Efficacy of an Online-Based Self-Help Intervention for Auditory Hallucinations in Persons With Psychotic Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Conditions:
Psychotic Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The proposed clinical trial aims to examine the efficacy of an online-based self-help intervention for auditory hallucinations in persons with psychotic disorders. The intervention is primarily based ...
Detailed Description
The investigators will identify eligible participants at various outpatient departments, suitable support groups, online platforms, and social media. An eligibility screening (in person or by telephon...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- current experience of auditory hallucinations that appear at least once a week (measured over the PSYRATS).
- diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder according to the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual (5th edition) and/or the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), code F2x.x. In case of a suspected diagnosis or missing clinical diagnostic, we will apply the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.).
- stable psychiatric medication over at least one month, slight changes of dosage are allowed and will be evaluated by a trained psychiatrist.
- ability to give informed consent.
- willingness and ability to engage in the psychotherapeutic self-help intervention.
- availability of a mobile device and internet access.
Exclusion
- neurological disorders that may affect cognitive functioning and condition after severe traumatic brain injury.
- acute suicidality, assessed at the previous screening procedures.
- auditory hallucinations in the context of other primary diagnoses e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder or borderline personality disorder.
- acute substance abuse other than nicotine and prescribed medication.
- current electroconvulsive therapy.
- current inpatient or day-care treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 13 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
86 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06186570
Start Date
June 13 2024
End Date
December 15 2025
Last Update
June 14 2024
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin
Berlin, Germany, 12203