Emotional and Cognitive Abilites of Schizophrenia Patients at Various Time Points

Shalvata Mental Health Center120 enrolled

Overview

Longitudinal investigation of cognitive, emotional and illness awareness of schizophrenia outpatients (Shalvata Mental Health Center). The study uses computerized assessment of cognitive functioning and questionnaire to assess performance of patients assessed in the past as part of a routine clinical assessment.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Schizophrenia diagnosis by a senior psychiatrist (according to DSM-4 criteria). 2. Age between 18-65 (male and female). 3. Prior cognitive assessment in the Emotional-Cognitive Research Laboratory (Shalvata Mental Health Center) 4. Signed informed consent by participants. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hospitalization at the time of experiment. 2. A history of brain-injury or other neurological condition precluding participation in the study. 3. Guardianship. 4. Current alcohol or drug abuse

Central Contacts

Yoram Braw, PhD.

CONTACT

972-54-8132604 yorambraw@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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