Treating Thought Problems in Patients With Schizophrenia

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Conditions studied: Schizophrenia

In brief

This study will compare Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) to minimal schizophrenia treatment. This study will also determine whether the intensity of CAT can be reduced and still provide benefits to patients with schizophrenia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00051740

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

People needed

120

Starts

2002-02-01

Expected to finish

2008-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
• Treatment with an atypical antipsychotic medication
• Stable living environment
• Able to read, understand, and complete rating scales and neuropsychological testing
• Willing to participate in psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia that may involve home visits

You may not qualify if…

• History of significant head trauma, seizure disorder, or mental retardation
• Alcohol or drug abuse that could interfere with participation in the study
• Treatment by an ACT team
• History of violence in the past year
• Score > 80 on the SOFAS
• Hospitalized in the past year

Where it is running

• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States

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