A randomised control trial of Social Skills Training (SCIT) in those diagnosed with psychosis.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Psychosis; Schizophrenia; Schizophreniform psychosis; Delusional disorder; Bipolar disorder; Psychosis not otherwise specified; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders; Mental Health - Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000866404
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-07-04
• Study Completion: 2017-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged between 18 and 65 years (inclusive).
2. Fulfil the DSM-IV criteria practice for broadly defined early psychosis, based on the Diagnostic Interview for Psychosis. This includes diagnoses such as schizophrenia, schizophreniform psychosis, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis not otherwise specified.
3. Have a premorbid functioning IQ of 71 or above
4. Have a social functioning scale - communication score below 105
5. Have an educational attainment of Grade 4 or above
6. Agree to participate, has capacity to consent and able to follow the study instructions and procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have a premorbid functioning IQ of 70 or below
2. Have a social functioning scale - communication score above 106
3. Have an educational attainment of Grade 3 or below
4. Being unable to understand study demands and therefore not being able to consent appropriately.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bell Lysacker Emotion Recognition Task (BLERT) [Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Social Skills Performance Assessment [Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ];Meta Cognition Questionnaire[Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ];Social Functioning Scale[Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ];Hinting Task[Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ];Internal, Personal and Situational Attributions Questionnaire [Baseline (week 0)<br>End point (week 12)<br>Post study (week 24) ];CogState BRIEF Battery [Baseline - 0 Weeks ]