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Clay Therapy in Schizophrenia Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)17 participantsStarted 2025-12-01

Plain-language summary

In recent years, art therapies have been discussed for their positive effects on mental disorders. One such therapy, clay therapy, is being studied to examine its effect on the functional recovery and individual and social performance of schizophrenia patients undergoing pharmacological treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * Having been diagnosed with schizophrenia, * Being aged 18 or over, * Having completed at least primary school education, * Having achieved treatment compliance, * Currently undergoing pharmacological treatment, * Being in remission, * Having attended the Community Mental Health Centre regularly over the past year, * Having agreed to participate in the study * Scoring 20 points or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 18 years of age, * Not having an education, * Not having a diagnosis of schizophrenia, * Not adhering to treatment, * Not taking pharmacological treatment regularly, * Being in an acute attack/active phase, * Lacking insight

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

Functional Recovery Scale for Schizophrenia Patients

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07378150

SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-09

Contact for this trial

Esra Karabulut

+90 5453327646 esra.karabulut@ksbu.edu.tr

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Schizophrenia and Related Disorders trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.