Health Condition 1: F20- Schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Metacognitive Training: Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder which predominantly affects thought processes and neurocognition. Researches have shown that patients with schizophr
Sponsors
Dr B Ravishankar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.primary diagnosis of schizophrenia confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I), supplemented by DSM-V and clinical diagnosis. 2.participants should have at least 8 years of education 3.participants should have provided informed consent 4.participants should be able to read and speak Tamil language 5.all participant should be symptomatically stable at the time of enrollment, 6.Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) scores should be under 75, ratings of 3 (mild) or less on the PANSS psychosis items.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.any co-morbid psychiatric disorder, neurological disorders 2.history of substance or alcohol, formal thought disorder, aggressive behavior 3.IQ <70
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome Name: â?¢ Score on Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) Expected Outcome: â?¢ The experimentalintervention group is expected to show 40% reduction in the PANSS score whereas the control or the treatment as usual group is expected to show 10% reduction in the PANSS score. Timepoint: After 2 weeks, 6 months and 1 year of completion of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| â?¢To study the effect of metacognitive therapy on patientâ??s insight â?¢To study the relationship of positive symptom(as assessed by PANSS)and insight â?¢To study the effect of metacognitive therapy on the patientâ??s beliefs â?¢To study if the metacognitive therapy improves patientâ??s metacognitive functioning â?¢To study if effect of metacognitive therapy on patientâ??s functioningTimepoint: 2 weeks, 6 months and one year after the intervention termination. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr B Ravishankar
Krishna Nursing Home
Outcome results
None listed