Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Anti-stigma Therapy on Illness Perception and Perceived Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Primary Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Conditions:
Schizophrenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between illness insight, self-stigma in patients with schizophrenia, and the awareness and associated stigma experienced by their families, as well as t...
Detailed Description
* Background:\*\* Research has confirmed that family members of patients with schizophrenia often lack awareness of the illness and are affected by stigma, leading them to be reluctant to seek help. T...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient group
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Patients who meet the DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia or the ICD-10 diagnosis code F20, including those who are expected to be discharged from a psychiatric ward within two weeks or are outpatients;
- Have family members involved in caregiving (i.e., relatives who assist with daily needs, supervise medication, help with medical visits, and maintain contact with hospital staff during hospitalization, including non-blood-related cohabitants);
- Are literate, able to independently read and complete questionnaires, can operate basic tablet or smartphone functions after instruction, and are willing to participate in this study.
- Family group
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Family members providing care for psychiatric outpatients or inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia (i.e., relatives who assist with daily needs, supervise medication, help with medical visits, and maintain contact with hospital staff during hospitalization, including non-blood-related cohabitants);
- Literate, able to independently read and complete questionnaires, can operate basic tablet or smartphone functions after instruction, and are willing to participate.
Exclusion
- Patient group
- (1) Patients with co-occurring personality disorders, substance or alcohol addiction, or organic brain damage; (2) Individuals living alone without close family contact; (3) Patients who will reside in a rehabilitation facility after discharge. Family group
- Individuals with mental disorders, who are illiterate, or unable to independently read and complete questionnaires.
- Family members who cannot use smartphones or do not have access to smart technology.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
360 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06563752
Start Date
October 1 2024
End Date
December 1 2027
Last Update
August 21 2024
Active Locations (1)
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan, 112304