A RCT on the effectiveness of Behavioral Activation for Negative Symptoms (BANS) for negative symptoms in schizophrenia

A RCT on the effectiveness of Behavioral Activation for Negative Symptoms (BANS) for negative symptoms in schizophrenia - Behavioral Activation for Negative Symptoms (BANS) for schizophrenia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON40340

Enrollment

148

Registered

2014-08-01

Start date

2015-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-11

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Conditions

psychosis psychotic disorders

Interventions

Participants in the treatment condition will receive the Behavioral Activation for Negative Symptoms (BANS). This behavioral therapy focuses on regaining activities. Increased pleasurable activities

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - A diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, verified by MiniScan - Mild to severe negative symptoms negative symptoms, measured by Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS, > 15 on Negative Syndrome Scale) (Kay, Fishbein, & Opler, 1982) - 18 - 65 years old and being able to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Co-morbid neurological disorder - Substance dependence (not substance abuse) of alcohol, marijuana, opiates, stimulants and cocaine, verified by MiniScan - Forensic care

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameter is the degree of negative symptoms.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary parameter outcomes are frontal brain activity, anticipatory pleasure, social functioning, quality of life, and motor activity.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)