A research to test usefulness of an online training for memory attention and problem solving skills among persons with Schizophrenia

Effectiveness of Virtual - Compensatory Cognitive Training (V-CCT)for improving cognition in persons with schizophrenia - A multi- centre randomized controlled trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/065267

Enrollment

160

Registered

2024-04-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F20- Schizophrenia

Interventions

Intervention1: Virtual - Compensatory Cognitive Training (V-CCT): V-CCT intervention comprising 12 sessions will be delivered through the zoom platform. Two sessions (90 minutes/session) per week will

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia as per ICD 11 classification 2.Clinically stable patients with a CGI 4.Duration of illness > 2 years 5.Capacity to provide informed consent 6.Ability to communicate in Tamil

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.People who are unable to participate in a virtual session due to impairment in vision and hearing 2.Comorbid substance use or physical condition that would impair their cognition and functioning

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Cognition assessed using Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) 2.Functioning assessed using Socio-Occupational Functioning Scale (SOFS) 3.3.The baseline assessment will also include a socio-demographics questionnaire for all participants 4.Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) will be used to measure the extent to which the participants in the intervention arm have attained their goals related to functional outcome. 5.Subjective Scale to Investigate Cognition in Schizophrenia (SSTICS Tamil version) Timepoint: Subjective and objective Cognition, Functioning will be measured at baseline, end of 6 weeks ie post intervention and follow up ie at the end of 12 weeks Socio demographic and illness information will be collected only at baseline Goal Attainment will be assessed at baseline, midway during the intervention ie after 3 weeks and post intervention ie at the end of 6 weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

1.Cognition assessed using Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) 2.Functioning assessed using Socio-Occupational Functioning Scale (SOFS) 3.3.The baseline assessment will also include a socio-demographics questionnaire for all participants 4.Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) will be used to measure the extent to which the participants in the intervention arm have attained their goals related to functional outcome. 5.Subjective Scale to Investigate Cognition in Schizophrenia (SSTICS Tamil version) Timepoint: Subjective and objective Cognition, Functioning will be measured at baseline, end of 6 weeks ie post intervention and follow up ie at the end of 12 weeks Socio demographic and illness information will be collected only at baseline Goal Attainment will be assessed at baseline, midway during the intervention ie after 3 weeks and post intervention ie at the end of 6 weeks

—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Quality of life assessed via the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA) 2.Self-esteem using Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)Timepoint: Quality of life and self esteem will be measured at baseline, end of 6 weeks and end of 12 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPadmavati Ramachandran

Schizophrenia Research Foundation (India)

padmavati@scarfindia.org04426151073

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026