Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of the Effects of Physical Activity and Virtual Reality Training in Patients With Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Yeditepe University

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Balance; Distorted

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-77 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The current study aims to compare the effects of physical activity and Virtual Reality training on physical function, cognition and quality of life in patients with Schizophrenia. It is hypothesized ...

Detailed Description

1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thinking, perception, emotions, and social functioning (1). Patients with schizophrenia (PwS...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 20 and 77 years old.
  • Willing to participate in research.
  • Diagnosed with Schizophrenia according to the criteria defined in the DSM-IV by a psychiatrist.
  • Able to attend Community Mental Health Center regularly.
  • Not diagnosed with a mental disability, alcoholism, or drug addiction.
  • Scoring 40 points or higher on the GAF test, indicating a non-severe mental state.
  • Capable of fully understanding the purpose and content of the research.
  • Able to participate in physical activity that requires musculoskeletal movement without difficulty, as determined by self-report.

Exclusion

  • Have significant cardiovascular, neuromuscular, endocrine, or other disorders that might prevent safe participation in the study.
  • Have a diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse.
  • Have a secondary diagnosis of neurological disease or disease associated with the consumption of toxins, addiction to technology, or compulsive gambling.
  • Unable to read, understand, or respond to assessment tests.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 26 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 2 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07173465

Start Date

May 26 2023

End Date

August 2 2023

Last Update

September 15 2025

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Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)