Neurophysiologic Biomarkers for Cognitive Rehabilitation
Recruiting · NCT05945602 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
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What this trial is about
Cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia interfere with daily life-from managing self-care, to more complex tasks like taking medications and living independently. Unfortunately, these cognitive symptoms are not corrected by 'standard of care' treatments (antipsychotic medications), although some schizophrenia patients may experience modest clinical and cognitive benefits from cognitive remediation. To enhance the clinical impact of cognitive remediation and other rehabilitative interventions for Veterans living with chronic psychosis, this study will develop novel brain-based tools to help identify those Veterans who are most likely to benefit from pro-cognitive therapies. These studies may advance predictive algorithms that improve functional outcomes and life quality in Veterans with schizophrenia.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Have a DSM-5 diagnosis of a chronic psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or delusional disorder); or b) are in good general mental and physical health (i.e., no active mental health condition).
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- No impairment in hearing or vision.
Exclusion criteria
- Active substance other than cannabis within the last 30 days as determined by self-report or positive urine toxicology (obtained as part of the screening process).
- History of significant medical or neurological illness or intellectual disability.
- Inability to comprehend or provide informed consent.
- Specific to healthy comparison subjects: past or present diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other chronic psychotic disorder.
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA - San Diego, California, United States