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Study NCT ID:
NCT00391677
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-09-28
First Post:
2006-10-20
Brief Title:
Attention Shaping Procedures for Improving Psychosocial Skills Among Adults With Schizophrenia
Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Organization:
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effectiveness Trial of Attention Shaping for Schizophrenia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2012-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of attention shaping procedures in improving attentiveness and learning abilities in people undergoing psychosocial skills training treatment for schizophrenia
Detailed Description:
Schizophrenia is a disabling mental disorder that can interfere with a persons ability to function both alone and in social situations Various treatments have been effective in treating schizophrenia including antipsychotic medications and cognitive therapy Psychosocial skills training a type of cognitive therapy is often used to help people with schizophrenia cope with their condition and improve social functioning in day-to-day life However many individuals with schizophrenia experience difficulty paying attention and this is a significant barrier to successful outcomes in psychosocial skills training interventions Attention shaping procedures ASP is a behavioral intervention that helps individuals with impaired attention capacities to benefit from skills-based treatment This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ASP in improving attentiveness and learning abilities in people undergoing psychosocial skills training treatment for schizophrenia
Participants in this 5-month single-blind study will be randomly assigned to ASP plus basic conversation skills training BCS which is a social skills training group or BCS alone Training sessions for both groups will be held when participants attend regular hospital visits During the first month participants will complete two sessions of interviews self-report scales and social and cognitive functional assessments Over the next 3 months training sessions for both groups will occur twice a week for approximately 1 hour ASP sessions will focus on setting goals and increasing the quality and duration of participants attentiveness during psychosocial interventions BCS will train participants in the following five skill areas recognizing verbal and non-verbal cues starting a friendly conversation keeping conversation going ending a conversation politely and incorporating all of these skills together During the last month participants will attend two interview sessions lasting approximately 4 hours each One follow-up session will occur 6 months after completing the intervention
Participants in this 5-month single-blind study will be randomly assigned to ASP plus basic conversation skills training BCS which is a social skills training group or BCS alone Training sessions for both groups will be held when participants attend regular hospital visits During the first month participants will complete two sessions of interviews self-report scales and social and cognitive functional assessments Over the next 3 months training sessions for both groups will occur twice a week for approximately 1 hour ASP sessions will focus on setting goals and increasing the quality and duration of participants attentiveness during psychosocial interventions BCS will train participants in the following five skill areas recognizing verbal and non-verbal cues starting a friendly conversation keeping conversation going ending a conversation politely and incorporating all of these skills together During the last month participants will attend two interview sessions lasting approximately 4 hours each One follow-up session will occur 6 months after completing the intervention
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATR A2-A1SZ | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01MH074650 |
| R01MH074650 | NIH | None | None |