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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
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Led By Michael W Best, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to follow-up (6 months post treatment)
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Summary
This trial is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with schizophrenia who are currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18-65 with active symptoms of psychosis, who can use a computer and communicate in English. It's suitable for those diagnosed with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders, provided they're not abusing substances or have had CBT in the last 6 months.
What is being tested?
The study tests virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for psychosis over six months against usual treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these two groups and evaluated at the start, after six months, and again after twelve months.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves talk therapy delivered virtually rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort discussing personal issues but are generally considered minimal compared to drug treatments.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline to follow-up (6 months post treatment)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to follow-up (6 months post treatment)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Total Score
Secondary study objectives
Beliefs About Paranoia Scale (BAPS)
Beliefs About Voices Questionnaire (BAVQ)
Brief Core Schema Scale (BCSS)
+10 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PsychosisExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
CBT will be delivered according to an established manual that the PI has previously used successfully for in-person treatment. Treatment will consist of individual sessions with a psychologist employed by the University of Toronto for 1-hour per week for 6-months, or by one of the listed clinical graduate students under his supervision. All treatment will be delivered virtually in the participant's home using the online platform Zoom which is PHIPA/PIPEDA compliant. If participants do not have the technology required for virtual sessions, then a tablet will be loaned to them for the duration of treatment. This treatment will be delivered in addition to usual care and no changes to usual care will be required.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Participants continue with their regular standard of care without the addition of virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of TorontoLead Sponsor
705 Previous Clinical Trials
1,021,481 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Schizophrenia
592 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health SciencesOTHER
13 Previous Clinical Trials
2,148 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Schizophrenia
380 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
Michael W Best, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Toronto
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Trials studying Schizophrenia
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or any other type of psychotic disorder.You have received CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) within the last 6 months.You have a neurological condition that would make it hard for you to participate in talk therapy.You do not use drugs or drink alcohol excessively.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
- Group 2: Treatment as Usual
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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