70 Participants Needed

Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis

MW
Overseen ByMichael W Best, Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Toronto
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Participants with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders who are experiencing active symptoms of psychosis will randomized to either receive 6 months of individual cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis or to receive treatment as usual. Participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MW

Michael W Best, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Toronto

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-65 with active symptoms of psychosis, who can use a computer and communicate in English. It's suitable for those diagnosed with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders, provided they're not abusing substances or have had CBT in the last 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria

Experiencing active symptoms of psychosis as indicated on the PANSS
Knows how to use a computer
You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or any other type of psychotic disorder.
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Exclusion Criteria

You have received CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) within the last 6 months.
You have a neurological condition that would make it hard for you to participate in talk therapy.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive individual virtual cognitive behavioural therapy sessions for 1-hour per week for 6 months

6 months
24 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
Trial Overview The study tests virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for psychosis over six months against usual treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these two groups and evaluated at the start, after six months, and again after twelve months.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PsychosisExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Toronto

Lead Sponsor

Trials
739
Recruited
1,125,000+

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Collaborator

Trials
15
Recruited
2,400+
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