Neuroplasticity-oriented Cognitive Intervention in Early Onset and First Admission Schizophrenia
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Psychosis
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Brain Fitness Training, Posit Science SF
- Registration Number
- NCT01781364
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Konstanz
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to reveal the specific effects of computer-aided cognitive training on course and rehabilitation in early onset schizophrenia
- Detailed Description
Impairment in cognitive functions is one of the main symptoms in schizophrenia and is currently one of the challenges in the treatment of the disease. We examine the beneficial effect of computer-aided training program on course and rehabilitation of young psychotic patients with early onset psychosis. In addition we develop predictors for the course of disorder from neuroimaging data.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
- Early Onset Psychosis
Exclusion Criteria
- Chronicity
- Insufficient German skills
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Cognitive Training Brain Fitness Training, Posit Science SF Brain Fitness Training, Posit Science SF
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change from baseline at post-training and at 3-months and at 7-months follow-up in each of the following outcome measures: neuropsychological test performance (MCCCB), GAF, PANSS, MEG event-related potentials (M50), alpha activity baseline, post-training (training duration 4 weeks), 3-month follow-up, 7-month follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change from baseline in GAF score at 3-months and 7-moths follow-up baseline, 3-months follow-up, 7-months follow-up
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University Konstanz
🇩🇪Konstanz, Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany
University Konstanz🇩🇪Konstanz, Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany