Focus Groups on Cognitive Function in Psychosis

NCT06364241 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 331760226706/Z/22/Z
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 32
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Cognitive deficits are commonly observed in people with mental disorders. In psychosis, these impairments are frequently present early in the course of the disorder and have a substantial impact on functional outcomes. This project will gain insight into the cognitive deficits that people with lived experience of psychosis and their carers perceive to be the most troublesome. To achieve this, the investigators will conduct two sets of focus groups. During the first set of focus groups, the investigators will aim to identify the cognitive deficits that individuals with psychosis and their carers consider to be the most impairing. The findings of these focus groups will provide important information about what areas of cognition and functioning should be considered in future analyses of large fully anonymised datasets collected in the past from individuals with psychosis. The focus groups will not form part of those analyses, but will provide input from people with lived experience of psychosis on what problems with thinking skills are the most important for them and that should be considered by further research. The second set of focus groups will enable the investigators to determine the participants' perception of potential risks and benefits associated with the dissemination of findings on cognitive function in psychosis, to ensure this is done in a manner that is sensitive to the wishes and needs of people with lived experience of psychosis. Each participant will be asked to attend one focus group, which will last approximately one hour. Focus groups will take place at the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) Trust or at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, although provision will be made for participants to also participate online.

Conditions

Psychosis

Keywords

Schizophrenia; Bipolar disorder; Cognition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Individual perception of impairments due to cognitive deficits associated with psychosis

  For each set of focus groups, thematic analysis will be conducted to identify the main cognitive deficits that people with lived experience with psychosis consider to be the most impairing, including deficits in working memory, executive function and attention. No structured scales or questionnaires will be used.

  Autumn 2024

Study Arms (2)

Individuals with lived experience of psychosis

Individuals with lived experience of psychosis

Other: Focus group

Carers of individuals with lived experience of psychosis

Carers of individuals with lived experience of psychosis

Other: Focus group

Interventions

Focus group OTHER

During the focus group, the investigators will explore the cognitive deficits that people with lived experience with psychosis and their carers consider to be the most impairing.

Carers of individuals with lived experience of psychosis; Individuals with lived experience of psychosis

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals with lived experience with psychosis, including individuals with personal experience of psychosis, carers and family members

You may qualify if:

• Lived experience with psychosis, including individuals with personal experience of psychosis, carers and family members
• Current or past cognitive deficits
• Age between 18 and 65 years
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• No lived experience with psychosis
• Traumatic brain injury
• Neurological or metabolic disorders associated with cognitive deficits
• On occasions where it is not possible for the protocol to be followed, i.e. due to language barriers, participants will not be consented into the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• King's College London: lead
• South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychotic Disorders; Schizophrenia; Bipolar Disorder

Interventions

Focus Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders; Mental Disorders; Bipolar and Related Disorders; Mood Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Central Study Contacts

Paola Dazzan, MBBS MSc PhD FRCPsych

CONTACT

020 7848 0029; paola.dazzan@kcl.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 18, 2024
• First Posted: April 15, 2024
• Study Start: June 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share