Efficacy of Social Skills Training versus Conventional Occupational Therapy in enhancing social performance among patients with Chronic Schizophrenia: A Randomized Control Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/06/112358

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F209- Schizophrenia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Social Skill Training: Psychoeducation and Patient Empowerment Educating patients on the importance of social skills and their impact on well-being. Modeling Therapists demonstrate a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient Population: Age: 18 to 50 years, both genders Diagnosis: Chronic schizophrenia diagnosed using ICD-10 and DSM-5 criteria At Arisjuvady Mental Health Center, Puducherry. Clinical Status: On stable antipsychotic medication for at least 3 months Clinically stable without acute psychosis Social Impairment: Mild to moderate impairment based on VASP scale Capable of understanding the study information and providing informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe Cognitive Impairment: Patients with significant cognitive disorders or memory problems Active Psychosis or Severe Mood Issues: Individuals showing active psychotic symptoms or suicidal tendencies Participation in Other Programs: Patients already engaged in other rehabilitation or occupational therapy programs Uncontrolled Systemic Illness: Individuals with serious systemic diseases or unstable vital signs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
VASP (Vellore Assessment of Social Performance) Assesses social interaction, verbal/non-verbal skills, and social processingTimepoint: VASP (Vellore Assessment of Social Performance) Assesses social interaction, verbal/non-verbal skills, and social processing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
SOFAS (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale) Measures social and occupational functioning PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale) Evaluates symptom severity, focusing on negative symptomsTimepoint: Assessment Points: Pre-test, Post-test, and Follow-up evaluations to track changes over time	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNaresh babu

SANTOSH DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

drilavajan25@gmail.com9994566412

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026