The Effect of Game-Based Intervention on the Cognition of Schizophrenia Patients (NCT07557381) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Game-Based Intervention on the Cognition of Schizophrenia Patients
China84 participantsStarted 2026-04-19
Plain-language summary
Schizophrenia is a common and severe mental disorder that imposes a significant burden on patients. Cognitive impairment can be regarded as one of the core symptoms of schizophrenia, which is prevalent among patients with schizophrenia. In recent years, digital rehabilitation therapy based on games has shown a remarkable development trend among schizophrenia patients. Serious games, or application games, refer to those games aimed not only for entertainment. They can educate, train, or change the behavior of players through interesting intervention forms and have been applied in many healthcare fields. This study aims to develop a somatosensory interactive game for patients with cognitive impairment of schizophrenia to improve their cognitive functions and verify its effectiveness and feasibility through a randomized controlled trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Registered in the Shanghai Mental Health Information Management System and hospitalized in the designated district-level mental health center wards;
. Schizophrenia patients meeting the diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10);
. 18 - 45 years old;
. Good self-care ability;
. Clinically stable (without acute exacerbation) for at least 1 week before enrollment, with a stable dose of antipsychotic drugs or other concomitant psychotropic drugs for at least 1 week;
. No hand disabilities, and can use mobile phones or tablets normally;
. Have a primary school education or above;
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.
1This trial is testing a game-based intervention for cognition in schizophrenia — can you explain what the MCCB test is and what it would mean for my cognitive functioning if the scores improved?
2Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, meaning it may be a behavioral or non-drug study rather than a medication trial, can you help me understand what risks or commitments might still be involved for someone in my situation?
3How does a game-based cognitive intervention compare to any standard cognitive or therapeutic approaches I might already be doing or could start, and would joining this study mean I'd have to change my current treatment plan?
4Given that this trial is actively recruiting, what do you know about the research team running it, and do you think the intervention being studied is grounded in solid preliminary evidence for people with schizophrenia?
5If I were to discuss this trial with you, what factors about my current symptoms, medications, or daily routine would make this kind of commitment realistic or difficult for me to manage?
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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.