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Compensatory Cognitive Training For Schizophrenia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Schizophrenia
Registration Number
NCT04040998
Lead Sponsor
Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. Taiwan
Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of compensatory cognitive training plus treatment as usual (CCT+TAU) versus treatment as usual (TAU) on on self-esteem, self-efficacy, quality of life, and self-stigma for schizophrenia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • diagnosis of schizophrenia, based on the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for research (World Health Organization, 1992)
  • age from 20 to 65
  • attending day care center regularly for at least 3 months
  • taking stable dose of medication for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • comorbid autism spectrum disorder
  • comorbid mental retardation
  • lacking the reading and writing skills

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change scores of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

The Chinese version of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) was implemented as self-esteem measures. The total score ranged from 10 to 40, with higher scores reflecting higher levels of self-esteem.

Change scores of General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES)3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

The Chinese version of General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) consisted of 10 items, assessing optimistic self-beliefs to cope with a variety of difficult demands in life. The total score ranged from 10 to 40, with higher scores indicating more self-efficacy.

Change scores of Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4)3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

The Chinese version of Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4) was administered to measure subjective quality of life. The total scores ranged from 33-165, with higher scores indicating comparatively lower quality of life.

Change scores of Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMIS)3 times: 1 to 2 weeks before intervention, 1 day after intervention and at 1 month after intervention

The Chinese version of Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMIS) consists of 29 items incorporated in five domains: alienation, stereotype endorsement, discrimination experience, social withdrawal, and stigma resistance. The total scores range from 29-116. The higher scores on the ISMIS indicates more severe internalized stigmatization.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taoyuan Psychiatric Center Ministry of Health and Welfare

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Taoyuan, Taiwan

Taoyuan Psychiatric Center Ministry of Health and Welfare
🇨🇳Taoyuan, Taiwan

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