The effectiveness of supportgroups for people suffering from psychosis: a randomized controlled trial.
Completed
- Conditions
- PsychosisSchizophrenia
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON24883
- Lead Sponsor
- This study was granted by Zon Mw, The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development.
- Brief Summary
S. Castelein, R. Bruggeman, J.T. van Busschbach, M. van der Gaag, P.J. Mulder, H. Knegtering en D. Wiersma. The effectiveness of support groups for people suffering from psychosis: a multi-center randomized controlled trial. Schizophrenia Bulletin. 2005, vol. 31, number 2, 521
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 106
Inclusion Criteria
1. Suffered from one or more psychotic episodes;
2. Outpatient;
Exclusion Criteria
1. Drug- or alcohol misuse;
2. Suffering from psychotic symptoms that influence the group process.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of Life: WHO Qol Bref.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Social support; <br /><br>2. Social network; <br /><br>3. Self-efficacy; <br /><br>4. Self esteem; <br /><br>5. Psychopathology.