Efficacy of psychosocial intervention for psychological burden in families of schizophrenic patients

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• Conditions: Schizophrenia.; Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders; F20,F23,F2

• Registration Number: IRCT201203129267N1
• Lead Sponsor: Vice chancellor for research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1- definite diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorders through a psychiatrist; 2- a family member who lives with patient and/or be responsible for caring the patient; 3- a family member who would like to attain and participate in psychosocial intervention and assign the consent form.
Exclusion criteria: 1- learning disability diagnosed through a psychiatrist; 2- personality disorders diagnosed through a psychiatrist that could interfere with psychosocial intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Family burden. Timepoint: immedietly, 1month, 6 months, 1 year after finishing the intervention. Method of measurement: Family Burden Questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Recurrence of the disorder. Timepoint: immediately, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year after finishing the intervention. Method of measurement: examining the times of hospitalization.