Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Anti-stigma Therapy on Illness Perception and Perceived St… (NCT06563752) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Anti-stigma Therapy on Illness Perception and Perceived Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Primary Caregivers
Taiwan360 participantsStarted 2024-10
Plain-language 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 the predictors of these factors. The study will use information technology strategies for educational purposes, specifically employing 3D glasses for delivering this education. The goal is to develop a disease adaptation program that involves both patients and their families, helping to enhance disease awareness and improve stigma experiences.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 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.
. 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);
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.
What they're measuring
1
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
2
The Schedule for the Assessment of Insight
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
3
Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
4
Medication Adherence Rating Scale
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
5
Drug Attitude Inventory-10
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
6
Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised Version for Families of Patients with Schizophrenia
. Literate, able to independently read and complete questionnaires, can operate basic tablet or smartphone functions after instruction, and are willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria
. 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.
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
7
Affiliate Stigma Scale
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
8
Caregiver Burden Scale
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
9
World Health Organisation- Five Well-Being Index
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.
10
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted three times: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the intervention.