Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Treatment for Schizophrenia

Last updated: March 1, 2023
Sponsor: Inha University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorders

Tourette's Syndrome

Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorders (Pediatric)

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05764148
2021-01-026
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to implement a behavior activation remote program for negative symptoms of schizophrenia and to verify whether the behavior activation remote program for negative symptoms of schizophrenia has effects on negative symptoms, cognitive function, and social function of schizophrenia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have received a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • Patients who are at least 18 years old and under 65 years old
  • Patients who show a score of 3 or higher on at least two negative symptom items in thePositive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
  • The subject selection period is until December 31, 2021, from the IRB approval date.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a history of organic brain syndrome, epilepsy, or traumatic brain injury
  • Patients with comorbidities such as intellectual disability, current alcohol or othersubstance dependence
  • Patients who show a score of 5 or higher on at least two positive symptom items in thePositive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
  • Patients who have received a diagnosis of major depressive disorder according to theDSM-V criteria by a specialist in psychiatry
  • Patients who have received psychological services including components of behavioralactivation therapy
  • Patients who are at risk of self-harm or harm to others.

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Study Start date:
March 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • Inha university hospital

    Incheon, Jung-Gu 22332
    Korea, Republic of

    Active - Recruiting

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