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Social Function Training for Psychosis

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Waitlist Available

Led By Joanna M. Fiszdon, 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

Veteran with diagnosis of psychotic disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, psychosis NOS, etc);

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

diagnosis of medical or neurological illness known to impair brain function including dementia, presence of seizures, history of head trauma with loss of consciousness > 1hr, or clear cognitive sequelae from other illness or injury

severe, uncorrected auditory/visual impairment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre-training, mid-training (1 month), post-training (2 months), follow-up (4 months)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing which of two different types of training courses is more effective in improving social function for people with psychotic spectrum disorders.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans fluent in English who have been psychiatrically stable for at least 30 days and diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. They must be able to consent legally to participate. Those with developmental disabilities, current substance use disorders, severe sensory impairments, or other medical conditions affecting brain function cannot join.

What is being tested?

The study compares two different 2-month training programs designed to improve social functioning and quality of life in people with psychotic spectrum disorders. The effectiveness of USS versus MovingForward training courses will be evaluated.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are training programs rather than medications, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience varying levels of stress or emotional discomfort during the course of the trainings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am a veteran diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have not been diagnosed with any brain impairing conditions like dementia or severe head trauma.

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I have severe hearing or vision problems that can't be corrected.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-training, mid-training (1 month), post-training (2 months), follow-up (4 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-training, mid-training (1 month), post-training (2 months), follow-up (4 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-training, mid-training (1 month), post-training (2 months), follow-up (4 months) for reporting.