Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Treatment for Schizophrenia (NCT05764148) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Treatment for Schizophrenia
South Korea80 participantsStarted 2021-03-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to implement a behavior activation remote program for negative symptoms of schizophrenia and to verify whether the behavior activation remote program for negative symptoms of schizophrenia has effects on negative symptoms, cognitive function, and social function of schizophrenia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have received a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
* Patients who are at least 18 years old and under 65 years old
* Patients who show a score of 3 or higher on at least two negative symptom items in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
* The subject selection period is until December 31, 2021, from the IRB approval date.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a history of organic brain syndrome, epilepsy, or traumatic brain injury
* Patients with comorbidities such as intellectual disability, current alcohol or other substance dependence
* Patients who show a score of 5 or higher on at least two positive symptom items in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
* Patients who have received a diagnosis of major depressive disorder according to the DSM-V criteria by a specialist in psychiatry
* Patients who have received psychological services including components of behavioral activation therapy
* Patients who are at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.