Psychosis Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
64 patients waiting for CBT after their first episode of schizophrenia, who agree to take part, will be randomly selected either for CR or support from a Support Time and Recovery Worker. They will se
Sponsors
Lancashire Care NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Meeting DSMIV criteria for schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, or psychosis not otherwise specified using a checklist of criteria and review of case notes; and confirmation of this diagnosis using the structured clinical interview for DSMIV Axis 1 disorders 2. DSMIV diagnosis of cannabis dependance or abuse using the appropriate sections of the structured clinical interview 3. A history of cannabis use of at least 1 day per week in at least half the weeks in the 3mths prior to assessment (those who are misusing other illict substances or alcohol will not be excluded) 4. Aged 16-35 5. No significant history of organic factors implicated in the aetiology of psychotic symptoms 6. Male & female participants
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. No stable accommodation (i.e. street homeless or roofless) 2. Does not possess sufficient English to reliably complete assessments 3. Not able to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cannabis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed