Paranoid schizophrenia Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This study will be an open-label, randomized, controlled trial that will be conducted in the ARAS investigation phase of acute-onset psychosis. ARAS is a prospective group of the first episode of psyc
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia 2. Aged 18 years old and over
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Psychosis caused by organic causes defined in ARAS 2. Substance use 3. Lower than normal IQ 4. Patients who do not cooperate with the completion of treatment sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The factors of paranoid thoughts from the aspect of suspicion and mistrust (related to thoughts of being harmed by others, being under control and feeling insecure) measured using the standard Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for Schizophrenia at baseline and 1 week later | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The acceptance rate of VR and its usability will be measured using the relevant questionnaire at the end of intervention | — |
Countries
Iran
Contacts
Public ContactElham;Elham Monaghesh;Monaghesh
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Outcome results
None listed