Early Detection and Intervention for Women At-risk of Psychosis

Last updated: April 18, 2021
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Schizotypal Personality Disorder (Spd)

Psychosis

Mood Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03751865
JCWowCBT
UW 18-231
  • Ages 18-64
  • Female

Study Summary

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the cognitive behavioral therapy in preventing the conversion of psychosis in a sample of individuals at-risk for psychosis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • women of age 18-64
  • at-risk mental state as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk MentalStates (CAARMS)
  • with an informed consent
  • able to understand Cantonese and read/write Chinese

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • those mental conditions that requires other treatment priorities (e.g., suicidal risk,substance abuse, current or past episodes of psychotic disorder, personalitydisorders)
  • those medical conditions that severely limits participation, comprehension, oradherence to the treatment (e.g., epilepsy, dementia, terminal medical illness);
  • those who are receiving structured psychotherapy or counselling

Study Design

Total Participants: 160
Study Start date:
November 15, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
August 30, 2023

Study Description

Eligible subjects with informed consent provided will be randomly assigned to the cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group or psychoeducation group. Each group consists of 8 session spanning for 8 week.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, 0000
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

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