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Behavioral Intervention
Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Schizophrenia
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Tasha Marie Nienow, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will adapt an evidence-based social cognitive skills intervention for use with Veterans in a work setting, in order to help them better understand and manage social interactions.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans at the Minneapolis VA with serious mental illnesses like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, or PTSD who are motivated to work. They must be outpatients seeking employment within 30 miles of the center and able to understand English well enough to participate in group interventions.
What is being tested?
The study tests a social skills training program called SCIT-WE, designed specifically for Veterans aiming to improve their work-related social interactions. It involves weekly group sessions over 13 weeks, individual homework reviews, and follow-up skill application sessions with an employment specialist.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention focuses on social-cognitive skills training rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort when engaging in new social practices.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)
Completer of Skills Training Intervention
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory - Interest subscale
+7 moreSecondary study objectives
Mentoring and Communication Support Scale (MCSS)
Vocational Efficacy in Trauma Survivors Scale
Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ)
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Work EditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Work Edition is a group-based, skills training group that will be offered to participants after they enroll in supported employment.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,666 Previous Clinical Trials
3,765,789 Total Patients Enrolled
Tasha Marie Nienow, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMinneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
2 Previous Clinical Trials
108 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have not had thoughts of harming myself or been hospitalized for mental health in the last month.I have had a moderate or severe brain injury.I am a veteran diagnosed with a major mental health condition.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Work Edition
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.