PRIME App + Cognitive Training for Psychosis
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a mobile app designed to improve thinking skills and motivation in people with early psychosis. The app offers mental exercises and social skills training to help users enhance their cognitive abilities and motivation. The goal is to see if this approach can lead to better long-term outcomes compared to standard treatments.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must have been on stable doses of psychiatric medication for at least one month before joining the study.
Is the PRIME App + Cognitive Training for Psychosis safe for humans?
How is the PRIME App + Cognitive Training treatment for psychosis different from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment PRIME App + Cognitive Training for Psychosis?
Research shows that computer-based cognitive training can improve cognitive deficits in psychosis, and the PRIME app, which includes motivational coaching and peer support, may enhance motivation and social functioning. Additionally, cognitive remediation therapy has been shown to improve cognition and aid recovery in people with psychosis.13569
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sophia Vinogradov, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with early psychosis who are part of a measurement-based care study, have an IQ above 70, access to a smartphone or mobile device, and are in good general health. They should be clinically stable as outpatients for at least one month and on steady psychiatric medication doses.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a 12-week mobile intervention program targeting cognitive functioning and motivated behavior
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cognitive and Social Cognitive Training
- Personalized Real-Time Motivational Enhancement (PRIME) App
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Minnesota
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator