Compensatory Cognitive Training For Schizophrenia

Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. Taiwan46 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to investigate the effects of compensatory cognitive training plus treatment as usual (CCT+TAU) versus treatment as usual (TAU) on on self-esteem, self-efficacy, quality of life, and self-stigma for schizophrenia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Interventions

Compensatory Cognitive TrainingBEHAVIORAL

Teach the participants compensatory cognitive skills and strategies

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of schizophrenia, based on the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for research (World Health Organization, 1992) * age from 20 to 65 * attending day care center regularly for at least 3 months * taking stable dose of medication for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * comorbid autism spectrum disorder * comorbid mental retardation * lacking the reading and writing skills

Locations (1)

Taoyuan Psychiatric Center Ministry of Health and Welfare

Taoyuan District, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change scores of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)

The Chinese version of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) was implemented as self-esteem measures. The total score ranged from 10 to 40, with higher scores reflecting higher levels of self-esteem.

Time frame: 3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

Change scores of General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES)

The Chinese version of General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) consisted of 10 items, assessing optimistic self-beliefs to cope with a variety of difficult demands in life. The total score ranged from 10 to 40, with higher scores indicating more self-efficacy.

Time frame: 3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

Change scores of Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4)

The Chinese version of Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4) was administered to measure subjective quality of life. The total scores ranged from 33-165, with higher scores indicating comparatively lower quality of life.

Time frame: 3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

Change scores of Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMIS)

The Chinese version of Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMIS) consists of 29 items incorporated in five domains: alienation, stereotype endorsement, discrimination experience, social withdrawal, and stigma resistance. The total scores range from 29-116. The higher scores on the ISMIS indicates more severe internalized stigmatization.

Time frame: 3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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