Status:
COMPLETED
Shiatsu Adjuvant Therapy For Schizophrenia
Lead Sponsor:
Herzog Hospital
Conditions:
Schizophrenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In the current study we will study the effect of adding shiatsu treatment to conventional therapy in work with hospitalized schizophrenic patients. The hypotheses of this study are several: 1. Shiat...
Detailed Description
SHIATSU ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA Protocol for an Open Pilot Study 1\. Background Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic mental illness that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- DSM-IV-R diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- Ages 18 and over
- Clinical status stable, as reflected by at least one month of drug treatment without change of anti-psychotic drug or dosage.
- Ability to cooperate with 40-minute sessions
Exclusion
- Active fracture or other orthopedic problem
- Skin condition that renders treatment unsafe or painful
- Active infection in skin or soft tissues, such as cellulitis
- Any acute illness or other medical condition (e.g. solid tissue malignancy) for which shiatsu may be contraindicated
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00425399
Start Date
January 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
May 22 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Herzog Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
Jerusalem, Israel, 91351