Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: The computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program will be implemented using Captain Log cognitive software, during 12 sessions and for 45 minutes, including exercises related to
Sponsors
The University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of schizophrenia based on psychiatrist's diagnosis and DSM-5 criteria Minimum literacy for patients Not suffering from brain damage, dementia and special neurological disease that requires special care Not receiving electroconvulsive therapy at least 6 months before the study and during the treatment Not abusing any type of drug or stimulant during the past month Abusing any type of drug or stimulant during the past month
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Illiteracy of patients Any brain damage, dementia and specific neurological disease of the patient that needs special care Receiving electroshock at least 6 months before the study and during the treatment Abusing any type of drug or stimulant during the past month
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation has an effect on improving cognitive deficits such as visual and auditory active memory, continuous and selective attention of patients with schizophrenia. Timepoint: Measuring cognitive functions and positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia before the start of the intervention and 1.5 and 4 months after the start of rehabilitation. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive Assessment, n -back task, Continuous Performance Test, simple stroop test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation is effective in reducing positive and negative symptoms of patients with schizophrenia. Timepoint: Measurement of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia before the start of the intervention and 1.5 and 4 months after the start of rehabilitation. Method of measurement: Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahdis Alaei Kalajahi
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Outcome results
None listed