Lifestyle Modification for Weight Loss in Schizophrenia

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Conditions studied: Obesity, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to find out how effective lifestyle modification group therapy is on reducing body weight when compared to usual care in individuals with schizophrenia and/or schizoaffective disorder.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00990925

Run by

Yale University

People needed

149

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-11-05

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Subjects will be between 18 and 65 years of age.
• Have a BMI of 28 or greater.
• Meet DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
• Be on a stable dose of antipsychotic medication for at least one month, with positive symptoms stability as judged by the clinical team and investigator.

You may not qualify if…

• A history of dementia or mental retardation.
• Not capable of giving informed consent for participation in this study.
• Ongoing pregnancy.
• Living in a structured environment where the meals are provided as part of the program, e.g., a group home, nursing home, etc.

Where it is running

• Connecticut Mental Health Center — New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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