The Effect of Illness Management Skill Training Applied to Patients With Schizophrenia (NCT06883734) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Illness Management Skill Training Applied to Patients With Schizophrenia
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2024-08-15
Plain-language summary
This study was aimed to examine the effectiveness (illness management and recovery, engulfment, quality of life) of a 12-week the Illness Management Skills Training applied to patients with schizophrenia. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Hypothesis (H1-1): Illness Management Skills Training applied intervention group has lower engulfment than the control group.
Hypothesis (H1-2): Illness Management Skills Training applied intervention group has higher quality of life than the control group.
Hypothesis (H1-3): Illness Management Skills Training applied intervention group has higher illness management and recovery level than the control group.
Researchers were compared the Illness Management Skills Training to a control group (no intervention) to see if the Illness Management Skills Training works on engulfment, quality of life, illness management and recovery in patients with schizophrenia.
Participants were:
\- attended the Illness Management Skills Training, one session per week for 12 weeks, 60 minutes per session, in addition to routine outpatient clinic check-ups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-65,
* Having been diagnosed with Schizophrenia for at least 6 months according to ICD-10,
* Being registered with the Selcuk University Faculty of Medical Hospital Mental Health and Diseases Polyclinic,
* Coming to the polyclinic for regular check-ups,
* Getting a mild/moderate score from the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS),
* Taking medication regularly,
* Being at least literate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having an organic mental disorder or mental retardation,
* Having a visual or hearing impairment,
* Participating in a program similar to the intervention to be implemented.
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
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Illness management and recovery total mean score
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of training at 12 weeks