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Emotion Recognition Training for Schizophrenia Risk
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Research Sponsored by The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Between (or equal to) 15-25 years of age
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and post treatment (1 month)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing if an emotion recognition intervention can improve social cognition in people at high risk for schizophrenia.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young people aged 15-25 who have a sibling or parent with schizophrenia. Participants must speak English fluently and not have an IQ below 70, significant neurological disorders, recent substance abuse, or conditions that would make MRI scans unsafe.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests emotion recognition training against active control training to see if it can improve social cognition in youth at high risk of schizophrenia due to family history. The effectiveness will be measured through changes in their ability to recognize emotions and related brain activity.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve non-invasive training programs, there are minimal expected side effects. However, participants may experience fatigue or stress during cognitive tasks or discomfort from sitting still during MRI scans.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 15 and 25 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and post treatment (1 month)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and post treatment (1 month)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in brain activity during emotion recognition tasks from baseline
Change in emotion recognition performance from baseline - PENN Emotion Recognition Test
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Emotion Recognition TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Active Control TrainingActive Control1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health CentreLead Sponsor
18 Previous Clinical Trials
2,060 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Schizophrenia
356 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have abused or been dependent on drugs or alcohol in the last three months.I have a condition that affects my thinking or memory.You can speak and read English fluently.You cannot have an MRI if you have a metal implant in your head, a history of seizures, a pacemaker, or if you are pregnant.My close family member has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder.I have ongoing symptoms from a past head injury.I have epilepsy or have had seizures in the past.I am between 15 and 25 years old.I have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Emotion Recognition Training
- Group 2: Active Control 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.
Do the requirements for this trial include individuals aged 65 or younger?
"According to the study's regulations, only people aged 15-25 are eligible for enrollment."
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How many participants are being recruited for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is actively seeking enrolment. It was first posted on July 21st 2021 and has recently been updated April 27th 2022. The study needs 36 recruits from a single site to move forward."
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Is this research endeavor still welcoming participants?
"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation has opened its recruitment process. It was published on the 21st of July 2021 and most recently updated on April 27th 2022."
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What qualifications must potential participants possess to be accepted into this medical study?
"This study is accepting 36 people aged 15 to 25 who have schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform. Furthermore, they must be able to provide evidence of their diagnosis from either a psychiatrist referral or two reliable informants (using the adapted FIGS questionnaire)."
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