A scientific study into the effects of Temstem, an app for voice hearers

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) in patients diagnosed with a psychotic disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN75717636
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculteit der Gedrags - en Bewegingswetenschappen)

Brief Summary

2018 Protocol article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29511020 protocol 2021 Other publications in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34038805/ (added 27/10/2022) 2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38328276/ (added 14/02/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-01-14
• Study Completion: 2017-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 27 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 89

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 to 75 years
2. Presence of AVH (with distress) for longer than a month
3. Presence of AVH during a minimum of four days a week, in at least three of the last four weeks

Exclusion Criteria

1. Changes in medication regiment in the last month
2. Estimated IQ under 70
3. Insufficient competence in the Dutch language
4. Previous use of temstem
5. Not willing or able to learn to use a smartphone
6. Currently undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy for AVH
7. Current involuntary admission in a closed ward

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified