CompletedNot Applicable

Computer-Aided Learning for Managing Stress

United States25 participantsStarted 2015-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to learn whether a new family therapy using computer games with biofeedback might help people at clinical high risk for psychosis and their family members learn to experience less stress and have fewer mental health challenges.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently Meet or Have Met Criteria of Prodromal Syndromes (COPS) according to the SIPS within the past 2 years * Estimated IQ \> 70 * Speak fluent English * Have at least one parent or adult family member who also speaks fluent English and is willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Physical limitations precluding effective use of biofeedback videogames * Co-morbid psychiatric disorders, including substance disorders, but only if they better explain COPS symptoms or make participation counter-indicated. * Active suicidal ideation or attempts within the past 2 months unless being actively monitored and treated for this by a clinician

What they're measuring

Feasibility: Percent of referred who consent and meet study criteria

Timeframe: Up to six months

Feasibility: Percent of 12 sessions completed

Timeframe: Up to six months

Feasibility: Counts of premature termination of intervention

Timeframe: Up to six months

Feasibility: Self-report of Credibility/Satisfaction

Timeframe: 12 week assessment or last assessment completed

Feasibility: Self-report of User Experience

Timeframe: 12 week assessment or last assessment completed

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02531243

SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-01-05

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