Clinical trial for Psychotic Disorders
Official title Yoga-based Group Intervention (YoGI) for In-patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04730518
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if adding yoga to regular treatment can reduce schizophrenia symptoms and improve mindfulness, cognition, and quality of life.
- Who it's for
- People who are currently in the hospital for schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
- What's involved
- Participants will join a yoga group program while continuing their regular psychiatric care, and will complete questionnaires and a clinician rating before the program starts and after four weeks.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about four weeks with assessments at the beginning and after the program, plus the regular yoga sessions during that time.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 90
You may be able to join if
- male and female participants
- treated as psychiatric inpatients at the psychosis ward or in the social-psychiatric day clinic
- ≥18 years
- diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder according to the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual 5th edition) and the International Statistical...
- ability to give informed consent
You likely can't join if
- a score \> 6, suggesting an acute psychotic episode with severe psychotic symptoms (Peralta\& Cuesta, 1994)
- acute suicidality, assessed by item eight of the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia \> 1 (Addington, Addington, Maticka-Tyndale, \& Joyce...
- any neurological disorders that may affect cognitive functioning
- acute substance abuse other than nicotine and prescribed medication
- conflicting co-therapy such as electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- male and female participants
- treated as psychiatric inpatients at the psychosis ward or in the social-psychiatric day clinic
- ≥18 years
- diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder according to the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual 5th edition) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems(ICD-10) code F2
- ability to give informed consent
- willingness and ability to engage in psychotherapeutic group therapy
- low to moderate psychotic state indicated with a score of ≤ 6 for each item at the Positive scale of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS, Peralta \& Cuesta, 1994)
- a score \> 6, suggesting an acute psychotic episode with severe psychotic symptoms (Peralta\& Cuesta, 1994)
- acute suicidality, assessed by item eight of the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia \> 1 (Addington, Addington, Maticka-Tyndale, \& Joyce, 1992)
- any neurological disorders that may affect cognitive functioning
- acute substance abuse other than nicotine and prescribed medication
- conflicting co-therapy such as electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Steglitz, State of Berlin, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Steglitz, State of Berlin, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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