Schizophrenia and Genetic Counseling

• Conditions: Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: NCT00111202
• Lead Sponsor: Sarah Lawrence College

Brief Summary

This research is designed to investigate the perceptions and opinions of individuals who either have schizophrenia or who have a family member with schizophrenia, in relation to genetic counseling. Data will be collected via a 15 minute online questionnaire. There is also an option for respondents to participate in a 45 minute interview if they wish.

It is expected that the study will show that adequate information about genetic counseling is not provided to these individuals. It is also hoped that this research will help to make genetic counseling sessions more specific to people with schizophrenia in their family.

Detailed Description

For more information please go to the following website:

http://schizophreniageneticcounseling.blogspot.com

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-05
• Study Start: 2005-05
• Study First Submitted: 2005-05-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-05-17
• Study First Posted: 2005-05-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 2005-09-30
• Study Completion: 2006-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• anyone diagnosed with schizophrenia OR who has family member diagnosed with schizophrenia
• Over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified