Targeting Processing Speed Deficits to Improve Social Functioning and Lower Psychosis Risk (NCT05131035) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Targeting Processing Speed Deficits to Improve Social Functioning and Lower Psychosis Risk
United States54 participantsStarted 2021-10-28
Plain-language summary
This 10 week intervention, Specific Cognitive Remediation with Surround (or SCORES), is designed to target processing speed, a cognitive domain related directly to social functioning, which in turn, represents a vulnerability factor for psychosis. This remotely-delivered intervention combining targeted cognitive training exercises and group support was developed to directly impact processing speed, and at the same time, boost motivation and engagement in adolescents at risk for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet Clinical High Risk (CHR) criteria on the Structured Interview for Psychosis Risk Syndromes, defined by the presence of at least one attenuated positive symptom at a moderate to severe level
* A score representing 0.5 SD below the mean on Animal Naming, Trails A or BACS: Symbol Coding from the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any DSM 5 Schizophrenia-Spectrum diagnosis
* Non-English speaking
* Past or current history of a clinically significant central nervous system disorder (e.g., seizure disorder)
* Estimated IQ\<70
* Significant head injury
* Significant substance abuse
* Significant visual or auditory impairment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Processing Speed domain score from the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB)
Timeframe: Baseline, Mid-Treatment (5 weeks), Post Treatment (10 weeks)