Interactive group art therapy as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia

Completed

• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN46150447
• Lead Sponsor: Imperial College London (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-07-10
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 376

Inclusion Criteria

All those treated by secondary mental health services in the four study centres who are aged over 18 years and have a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, confirmed by an examination of case notes using operationalised criteria (OPCRIT), will be eligible to take part in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who are unwilling to provide written informed consent
2. Patients who speak insufficient English and are not able to complete baseline assessment
3. Have severe cognitive impairment
4. Are already receiving art therapy or any other art therapies (music therapy, drama therapy, or dance/ movement therapy)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified