hallucinations voice hearing
Conditions
Interventions
*Temstem + AVHs monitoring* will be compared with *AVH monitoring only*. In the
AVH monitoring only condition participants will daily monitor their AVHs in a
30 second assessment. In the temstem + A
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Presence of AVHs (with distress) for longer than a month * Presence of AVHs during a minimum of four days a week, in at least three of the last four weeks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Changes in medication regiment in the last month * Estimated IQ under 70; the researchers will examine the schoolcareer of the patient. If problems during the primaryschool period are found, the short version of the WAIS-IV will be conducted to determine intelligence. * Insufficient competence in the Dutch language * Previous use of temstem * Not willing or able to learn to use a smartphone * Currently undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy for AVHs * Current involuntary admission in a closed ward
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomes are changes in distress, disturbance to life and social dysfunction caused by AVHs. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in frequency and severity of AVHs; control and power over AVHs; ability to cope with AVHs; self-esteem; depression; quality of life; paranoid ideations. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed