Continued Early Intervention for Recent-onset Schizophrenia. A Randomized Controlled Study.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology1 site in 1 country50 target enrollmentFebruary 1993

ConditionsSchizophrenia

Overview

Phase: Phase 3
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Schizophrenia
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Enrollment: 50
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Rehospitalizations and psychotic relapse at two years
Status: Terminated
Last Updated: 9 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine whether outreach integrated treatment of first episode schizophrenia was more effecive than standard outpatient treatment.

Detailed Description

Early intervention for schizophrenia has spawned considerable enthusiasm among clinicians without solid research evidence to suport its benefits and costs. The present study is a random-controlled study of integrated biomedical and psychosocial treatment on a population of recent-onset cases. Comparison(s): 50 consecutive referrals with schizophrenic disorders of less than two years duration were allocated randomly to a comprehensive model of integrated treatment or standard care for two years. Main outcome measures was psychopathology, psychosocial functioning and hospital admissions.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 1993

End Date

May 1998

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group