Social Cognition and Interaction Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Schizophrenia

In brief

This study will determine the effectiveness of social cognition and interaction training, a manual-based group therapy program, in helping people with schizophrenia improve their social cognition and social functioning.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00601224

Run by

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

People needed

66

Starts

2007-06-01

Expected to finish

2010-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-03-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Meets DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, based on the Structured Interview of DSM-IV patient version (SCID-P)

You may not qualify if…

• Meets current criteria for substance dependence, based on the SCID-P
• Meets criteria for metal retardation (e.g., has an IQ of less than 80)
• History of brain injuries
• Difficulties interacting with others, based on ratings on items from the Social Functioning Scale that tap interactional skills

Where it is running

• University of North Carolina Hospitals — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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