Does cognitive remediation improve employment prospects for people with a mental illness returning to work?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Bipolar 1 Disorder; Schizophreniform Disorder; Psychosis Not Otherwise Stated; Schizoaffective disorder; Delusional Disorder; Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic features; Mental Health - Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000849998
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-08-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1. Eligible for the employment program
2. Had given consent to take part in the program
3. a diagnosis of a severe mental illness as defined as schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic depression
4. age between 18 and 65 years
5. not developmentally delayed
6. no current substance dependence other than nicotine and caffeine

Exclusion Criteria

1. Current Substance abuse or dependence
2. Mental Retardation
3. Unable to give consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified