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Study NCT ID:
NCT00338975
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-06-03
First Post:
2006-06-16
Brief Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia
Sponsor:
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Organization:
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Study Overview
Official Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Skills Training for Schizophrenia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training versus goal-focused supportive contact in improving social functioning in people with schizophrenia
Detailed Description:
Schizophrenia is a chronic severe and disabling brain disorder People with schizophrenia sometimes hear voices others dont hear believe that others are broadcasting their thoughts to the world or become convinced that others are plotting to harm them These symptoms make it difficult for people with schizophrenia to interact normally and establish healthy social relationships with others Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training CBSST is a group behavioral therapy intervention that focuses on improving cognitive and metacognitive impairments and social skills deficits that interfere with normal functioning in people with schizophrenia Goal-focused supportive contact GFSC is a group therapy intervention that focuses on helping people with schizophrenia to verbalize their problems or worries and to seek advice from fellow group members This study evaluated the effectiveness of CBSST versus GFSC in improving social functioning in people with schizophrenia The study will assessed changes in cognition psychotic symptoms and use of psychiatric healthcare services
Participants in this open label study were randomly assigned to one of the following treatment groups treatment as usual TAU plus CBSST or TAU plus GFSC Both interventions consist of 2-hour therapy sessions weekly for 36 weeks Groups receiving each intervention do not exceed ten people CBSST integrates cognitive therapy social skills training and neurocognitive compensatory aids Cognitive therapy helps participants challenge unhelpful thoughts and build communication and problem-solving skills Participants receive workbooks that describe the skills and contain homework assignments GFSC focuses on empowering participants to share problems worries or concerns with others who face similar issues Participants share advice with each other but therapists do not teach skills Outcomes were be assessed at Months 45 9 15 and 21 for all participants
Participants in this open label study were randomly assigned to one of the following treatment groups treatment as usual TAU plus CBSST or TAU plus GFSC Both interventions consist of 2-hour therapy sessions weekly for 36 weeks Groups receiving each intervention do not exceed ten people CBSST integrates cognitive therapy social skills training and neurocognitive compensatory aids Cognitive therapy helps participants challenge unhelpful thoughts and build communication and problem-solving skills Participants receive workbooks that describe the skills and contain homework assignments GFSC focuses on empowering participants to share problems worries or concerns with others who face similar issues Participants share advice with each other but therapists do not teach skills Outcomes were be assessed at Months 45 9 15 and 21 for all participants
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSIR 83-ATAP | OTHER | NIMHDSIR | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01MH071410 |
| R01MH071410 | NIH | None | None |