Enhancing the Outcome of Skills Training for People With Schizophrenia

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Schizophrenia

In brief

This study will determine the effectiveness of skills training in people with schizophrenia and the applicability of the acquired skills in the "real world."

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00069433

Run by

New York State Psychiatric Institute

People needed

60

Starts

2001-04-01

Expected to finish

2005-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-09-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder for > 5 years
• Use of stable dose risperidone, olanzapine, or quetiapine for at least 1 month with no planned medication changes
• Social Behavior Scale (SBS) score > 45
• Willing and able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Intelligence Quotient < 70
• Use of more than one antipsychotic medication
• Use of benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, or anticholinergic medication commonly used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-IV criteria for alcohol or other substance dependence
• History of any traumatic brain injury leading to loss of consciousness for > 30 minutes
• Diagnosis of a comorbid medical condition that could interfere with antipsychotic medication treatment or the ability to complete the study

Where it is running

• Hall-Brooke-The Center — Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
• Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services — Westport, Connecticut, United States

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