Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy

The purpose of this study is to determine if Cognitive - Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) improves functioning in older patients with schizophrenia.

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Key information

Conditions

Schizoaffective Disorder Mental Disorders Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

45 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego

San Diego, California, 92161, United States

About this study

This is a randomized-control clinical trial. After completion the baseline assessment, subjects will be randomly assigned to either standard pharmacotherapy or SP+CBSST and will be followed for 18 months. The subjects will be 180 outpatients over the age of 45 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients must be 45 years of age or older with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Exclusion criteria

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

Rehabilitation of Older Patients With Schizophrenia

Important dates

Study start: 2000
Primary completion: 2005
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Jul 5, 2001
Registry last updated: Jan 7, 2009

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