Improving Work Outcome in People With Recent-onset Schizophrenia

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Schizophrenia

In brief

This study will determine the effectiveness of combining antipsychotic medication with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and group training with the Workplace Fundamentals Module or Brokered Vocational Rehabilitation in facilitating the search for appropriate work or schooling and maintaining work or school activities in people with recent-onset schizophrenia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00203788

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

87

Starts

1999-05-01

Expected to finish

2006-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-07-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• First major psychotic episode within 2 years of study entry
• RDC schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, mainly schizophrenic subtype
• Residence within commuting distance of UCLA
• Interest in trying to resume work or school
• Speaks English

You may not qualify if…

• Known neurological disorder
• Significant and habitual drug abuse or alcoholism within 6 months of psychotic episode or evidence that substance abuse will be a prominent factor in course of illness
• Mental retardation
• Treatment with risperidone is contraindicated

Where it is running

• UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute — Los Angeles, California, United States

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