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Cognitive Remediation

Brain Training for Schizophrenia

N/A
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Led By Alice Medalia, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Columbia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
A primary DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 15 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial will enroll 200 participants with schizophrenia who will be randomized to receive either an EAP-enhanced CR approach or a routine CR approach. The trial will use a repeated-measures design to assess outcomes after treatment and after a follow-up period. The primary outcome measure will be verbal learning, with functional capacity as the secondary outcome measure. EEG is exploratory and will examine neurophysiologic markers of need for and response to EAP training.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are psychiatrically stable. They should not have had changes in medication or hospitalization in the last 21 days, and no cognitive remediation in the past 24 months, substance dependence within six months, auditory disorders, significant visual impairment, neurological conditions affecting cognition, or an IQ below 70.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Cognitive Remediation (CR) tailored to early auditory processing abilities can improve cognitive and functional outcomes for those with schizophrenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an enhanced CR program called Brain Basics or a standard CR method known as Brain Training. The effectiveness will be measured through verbal learning and functional capacity.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-pharmacological interventions like brain training exercises rather than medications, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration during cognitive tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~15 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Verbal Learning
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Functional Capacity

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Brain BasicsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Brain Basics is a cognitive remediation intervention that emphasizes training in early auditory processing.
Group II: Brain TrainingActive Control1 Intervention
Brain Training is a cognitive remediation intervention that targets a range of cognitive abilities

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Columbia UniversityLead Sponsor
1,431 Previous Clinical Trials
2,460,633 Total Patients Enrolled
24 Trials studying Schizophrenia
3,255 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,783 Previous Clinical Trials
2,688,949 Total Patients Enrolled
248 Trials studying Schizophrenia
89,224 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Alice Medalia, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorColumbia University

Media Library

Schizophrenia Research Study Groups: Brain Basics, Brain Training
Brain Basics (Cognitive Remediation) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04554121 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the elderly demographic eligible to be part of this clinical trial?

"The upper age limitation for this clinical trial is 68 years, while the lower limit requires that participants are of legal age."

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How widely is this experimental trial being conducted?

"At present, this clinical trial is enrolling patients from 9 sites located in Brooklyn, Bronx and Stamford. It would be beneficial to opt for the nearest location possible to reduce transportation needs if you choose to participate."

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Are any additional candidates being accepted into this investigation?

"Reports on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this medical trial, initially posted on December 14th 2020 and last amended on June 2nd 2022, is not currently recruiting participants. However, there are an abundance of other trials actively seeking volunteers with 437 open studies available right now."

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Is there an opportunity to partake in this clinical experiment?

"This clinical trial is admitting up to 200 individuals that have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and fall between the age brackets of 18-68."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Heights Hill Clinic
Williamsburg Clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long will it take before you contact me?
PatientReceived no prior treatments

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Efficacy of Personalizing Cognitive Remediation for Schizophrenia by Targeting Impairments in Early Auditory Processing
Alice A. Medalia, PhD 2020. "Efficacy of Personalizing Cognitive Remediation for Schizophrenia by Targeting Impairments in Early Auditory Processing". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04554121.
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