NCT00810355

Brief Summary

This research studies the effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Remediation on work for persons with schizophrenia. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a form of counseling that helps people to improve their mental health by changing the way they think about themselves and others. Cognitive Remediation is an exercise to improve the thinking process. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which Cognitive Remediation combined with Cognitive Behavior Therapy helps people who are working.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
87

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Longer than P75 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 16, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 18, 2008

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
5.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 6, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 6, 2015

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 31, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

May 23, 2017

Status Verified

April 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

5.8 years

First QC Date

December 16, 2008

Results QC Date

July 22, 2016

Last Update Submit

April 12, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Schizophrenia Spectrum DisordersCognitive Behavior Therapywork

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Work Quality

    Average work performance scored on the Work Behavior Inventory (WBI) by total average of the 5 subscales. Scores range from 1-5. Higher scores represent better work performance.

    6 months

  • Work Quantity

    Average number of hours worked per week. Higher numbers represent more hours worked, ranging from 0-40.

    6 months

  • Symptoms

    Symptoms (positive, negative, cognitive, hostility, and depression subscales) are rated on Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). These are averages of each subscale: positive (range 6-42), negative (range 8-56), cognitive (range 7-49), hostility (range 4-28), depression (range 4-28). Higher scores indicate more extreme /worse symptoms.

    6 months

Study Arms (3)

Arm 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Support group

Behavioral: Support Group

Arm 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Behavioral: Support GroupBehavioral: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Arm 3

EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Remediation

Behavioral: Support GroupBehavioral: Cognitive Behavior TherapyBehavioral: Cognitive Remediation

Interventions

Support GroupBEHAVIORAL

General support and problem solving for work activity

Arm 1Arm 2Arm 3

Individual and group therapy focused on identifying and correcting maladaptive beliefs about work

Arm 2Arm 3

Computerized training to enhance cognitive functioning.

Arm 3

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder,
  • interest in vocational rehabilitation

You may not qualify if:

  • No changes in medication type or housing in the last 30 days,
  • mental retardation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Interventions

Self-Help GroupsCognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive Remediation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OrganizationsHealth Care Economics and OrganizationsBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Paul Lysaker
Organization
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Study Officials

  • Paul Lysaker, PhD

    Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2008

First Posted

December 18, 2008

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

August 6, 2015

Study Completion

August 6, 2015

Last Updated

May 23, 2017

Results First Posted

October 31, 2016

Record last verified: 2017-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations