Completed
Self-Management Therapy for Youth With Schizophrenia
Led by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · Updated on 2007-12-28
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a family-centered, community-based, self-management intervention (Self-Management Therapy) for adolescents with schizophrenia. The study will test the intervention's effectiveness in improving the adolescents' behavior, thinking, mood, and use of substances such as drugs and alcohol. The study also will look at the effects of the patient on the family. The intervention involves training in recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia and in stress management, problem-solving, and social skills. Parents and siblings are included to gain knowledge and skills to support the adolescents. The Self-Management Therapy intervention is administered in small multiple-family groups in 12 sessions over 7-1/2 months. The effects of the intervention on the patient and his/her family are assessed prior to treatment, after 6 sessions, after 12 sessions, and in a follow-up visit 6 months after completion of sessions. A child may be eligible for this study if he/she: Is 15 to 19 years old and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Self-Management Therapy for Youth With Schizophrenia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Inclusion Criteria:
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Patients must have:
Schizophrenia as diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria when screened by a mental health professional using the K-SADS and the DISA.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195
Status Unknown
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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