Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Schizoaffective Disorder; Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: NCT00018629
• Lead Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if Cognitive - Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) improves functioning in older patients with schizophrenia.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized-control clinical trial. After completion the baseline assessment, subjects will be randomly assigned to either standard pharmacotherapy or SP+CBSST and will be followed for 18 months. The subjects will be 180 outpatients over the age of 45 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2000-05
• Study First Submitted: 2001-07-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2001-07-04
• Study First Posted: 2001-07-05
• Primary Completion: 2005-04
• Study Completion: 2005-04
• Status Verified: 2008-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-01-05
• Last Update Posted: 2009-01-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must be 45 years of age or older with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego; 🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States