The Effects of a Psychological Intervention for Delusions on Reducing Aggression in Schizophrenia Patients in a Forensic Psychiatric Setting

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• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001126707
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-10-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria is a DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, be aged between 18-55 years, have English as a first language (or educated from primary school age in English) and have a history of aggressive behaviour.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria include current alcohol/drug abuse, a comorbid acquired or developmental brain disorder, as assessed by the treating Psychiatrist, or documented head trauma (unconscious for more than one hour).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified