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Behavioral Intervention
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy vs. Social Skills Training for Mental Illness
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Matcheri S Keshavan, MD
Research Sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age 18 to 65
DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective or schizophreniform disorder (confirmed via the MINI diagnostic interview)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measurement at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is comparing two different treatments to see which is more effective in improving community functioning.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or related disorders, who have an IQ over 70. It's not suitable for those with brain syndromes, intellectual disabilities, or recent participation in the therapies being tested.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) and Social Skills Training (SST), both known to improve community functioning in people with serious mental illness. Mental health centers are randomly chosen to use either CET or SST.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since CET and SST are non-medical treatments focusing on cognitive skills and social abilities, they may cause fatigue or emotional distress but do not have typical drug-related side effects.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ measurement at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measurement at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Heinrich Quality of Life Scale
Change in Social Adjustment Scale II
Change in Social Skills Performance Assessment
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Auditory Verbal Learning Test
Change in List Sorting Working Memory
Change in Managing Emotions
+8 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Cognitive Enhancement TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
CET is a comprehensive manualized cognitive remediation program designed to maximize gains in social functioning by integrating computer-based training to enhance neurocognition with group-based exercises to improve social cognition.
Group II: Social Skills TrainingActive Control1 Intervention
The HOPES social rehabilitation program uses the principles of SST (modeling, role playing, positive and corrective feedback, homework assignments, in vivo skills practice), designed to improve both psychosocial functioning and preventive health..
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy
2012
N/A
~160
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteOTHER
550 Previous Clinical Trials
29,996,570 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Schizophrenia
86,178 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterLead Sponsor
837 Previous Clinical Trials
13,009,894 Total Patients Enrolled
21 Trials studying Schizophrenia
1,624 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Matcheri S Keshavan, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
67 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Schizophrenia
67 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 65 years old.I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cognitive Enhancement Therapy
- Group 2: Social Skills Training
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Can octogenarians participate in this research?
"The age range that is acceptable for enrollment in this clinical trial is 18 to 65 years old."
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On how many different internet platforms is this digital experiment being conducted today?
"To lessen the impact on participants, this trial is recruiting from 4 sites that are close to urban areas. In particular, there are sites in Hartford, Boston, Worcester and 4 other locations."
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