Optimizing CBSST with Executive Function Training for Schizophrenia

Description

The purpose of this research study to test a blended intervention that combines Executive Function Training with Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Training (E-CBSST). The aims include determining whether E-CBSST is feasible and increases Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) Skills Learning to a level that will lead to a clinically meaningful improvement in functioning.

Conditions

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder

Talk to us

Study Overview

On this page

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research study to test a blended intervention that combines Executive Function Training with Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Training (E-CBSST). The aims include determining whether E-CBSST is feasible and increases Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) Skills Learning to a level that will lead to a clinically meaningful improvement in functioning.

Optimizing Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training with Executive Function Training for Older Adults with Schizophrenia

Optimizing CBSST with Executive Function Training for Schizophrenia

Condition
Schizophrenia
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

La Jolla

UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States, 92093

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Voluntary informed consent to participate;
  • 2. Age 60 years or older;
  • 3. DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder based on the SCID;
  • 4. Be clinically stable as operationalized by (1) not having been admitted to a psychiatric hospital within the three months prior to assessment, (2) having had no change in antipsychotic medication dosage within four weeks prior to the baseline assessment, and (3) and ascertained to be clinically and medically stable by one the study investigators;
  • 5. Be willing and able to speak English;
  • 6. Be able to read and converse (with corrected vision or hearing if needed).
  • 1. Meets criteria for a cognitive disorder or for a neurological or other medical disorder affecting the ability to participate in Executive Function Training or CBSST;
  • 2. Meets diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, current major depressive episode, or substance abuse or dependence within the six months prior to the baseline assessment except for caffeine or nicotine;
  • 3. Received electroconvulsive therapy within six months of the baseline assessment.

Ages Eligible for Study

60 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of California, San Diego,

Eric Granholm, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of California, San Diego

Tarek Rajji, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Study Record Dates

2025-11-30