Assertive outreach for people with schizophrenia in Germany

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN34900108
• Lead Sponsor: European Fund for Regional Development (Germany)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 8 May 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 536

Inclusion Criteria

Adult patients (18 years or older) with a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia (F20) and moderate or severe impairments in the level of functioning rated by the physician using the global assessment of function scale (Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) = 60)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with medium or severe cognitive impairments or organic mental disorder
2. Patients with insufficient language ability
3. Individuals who are unwilling or unable to give informed consent to the study participation
4. Patients who refuse Assertive Outreach

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified