Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy

US Department of Veterans Affairs76 enrolled

Overview

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

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia

Interventions

OTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 Years

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

Locations (1)

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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