Clinical trial for Schizophrenia
Official title Exercise-based Program for Rehabilitation of Veterans With Severe Mental Illness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05157620
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if yoga-based exercises help people with severe mental illness improve their ability to handle social, work, and daily life skills compared to a standard wellness program.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for veterans who have a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga exercise program or a standard wellness lifestyle program. They will complete surveys and tests to measure their daily functioning, thinking skills, and physical fitness.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration of the study or the number of visits required.
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 70
You may be able to join if
- Written informed consent;
- age 18-70 years;
- DSM-5 diagnosis of
- schizophrenia,
- schizoaffective disorder,
You likely can't join if
- Unable to provide written informed consent;
- intellectual disability (i.e., severe enough to impact understanding of yoga-based exercises) based on chart or IQ\<80 on the Wechslet Abbreviated...
- disability or illness precluding yoga-based exercises or wellness lifestyle program, e.g.,
- current or recent angina (\<6 months),
- history of myocardial infarction in the past year (unless permission is obtained from the primary care physician),
- uncontrolled hypertension or hypotension;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Written informed consent;
- age 18-70 years;
- DSM-5 diagnosis of
- schizophrenia,
- schizoaffective disorder,
- bipolar 1 disorder,
- DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar 1 disorder including those with a co-morbid
- alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder;
- clinically stable;
- clinical global impression-severity (CGI-S) scores mild to moderately ill
- Unable to provide written informed consent;
- intellectual disability (i.e., severe enough to impact understanding of yoga-based exercises) based on chart or IQ\<80 on the Wechslet Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-II (WASI-II);
- disability or illness precluding yoga-based exercises or wellness lifestyle program, e.g.,
- current or recent angina (\<6 months),
- history of myocardial infarction in the past year (unless permission is obtained from the primary care physician),
- uncontrolled hypertension or hypotension;
- neurological illness complicating diagnosis / cognitive evaluation, e.g.,
- dementia,
- stroke or head injury;
- physical problems that preclude training for yoga-based exercises / wellness lifestyle program, e.g.,
- severely impaired vision;
- ongoing treatment that includes more than one hour per week of relaxation and mind-body based stress reduction strategies related to yoga
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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