schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: meets DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder good responder to antipsychotic treatment PANSS score 70 or less Provides written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Suicide attempt within 6 months before entry 2) Treated with a depot antipsychotic 3) Prescribed anticholinergic drugs and/or tricyclic antidepressants 4)Dependence on alcohol and/or illicit drugs 5) past history of head injury and/or seizure 6) IQ less than 75 7) pregnant 8) BACS and/or UPSA administered within past 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| UCSD Performance-based Skills Assessment-Brief (UPSA) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
University of Toyama Department of Neuropsychiatry