Computerized Cognitive Stimulation, Exercise, Schizophrenia
Conditions
Brief summary
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of both positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and negative symptoms, such as apathy and withdrawal, repetition of cognitive skills and disorganization. There are approximately 20 million people with schizophrenia worldwide and this number will continue to increase every year.
Detailed description
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of computer-based cognitive stimulation and aerobic/strengthening exercises on symptom severity, cognition and depression in schizophrenia patients receiving community mental health center services.
Interventions
OTHERcognitive stimulation
cognitive stimulation
OTHERphysical exercise
physical exercise
Sponsors
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia by a physician according to DSM-V criteria Patients treated at TRSM Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia between the ages of 20-60
Exclusion criteria
* Those who did not give consent to participate in the study Patients with a diagnosis other than schizophrenia Pregnancy Patients with chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems and cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale | 12 weeks | MOCA is a short cognitive assessment method developed to detect particularly mild stages of cognitive impairment. |
| Frontal Assessment Battery | 12 weeks | Frontal Assessment Battery consists of six subtests for assessing executive functions; the scale is scored from 0 to 18, with higher scores indicating better frontal functions. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed