Computer-Aided Learning for Managing Stress

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Psychosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to learn whether a new family therapy using computer games with biofeedback might help people at clinical high risk for psychosis and their family members learn to experience less stress and have fewer mental health challenges.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02531243

Run by

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

People needed

25

Starts

2015-09-01

Expected to finish

2018-01-05

Last updated by the study team

2018-02-23

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Currently Meet or Have Met Criteria of Prodromal Syndromes (COPS) according to the SIPS within the past 2 years
• Estimated IQ > 70
• Speak fluent English
• Have at least one parent or adult family member who also speaks fluent English and is willing to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Physical limitations precluding effective use of biofeedback videogames
• Co-morbid psychiatric disorders, including substance disorders, but only if they better explain COPS symptoms or make participation counter-indicated.
• Active suicidal ideation or attempts within the past 2 months unless being actively monitored and treated for this by a clinician

Where it is running

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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