Clinical trial for Schizophenia Disorder
Official title Context-Aware Mobile Intervention for Social Recovery in Serious Mental Illness (R33)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06865937
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see if using the mSITE app can help people with serious mental illness interact more with others and feel more socially connected.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and are willing to use a mobile app for therapy.
- What's involved
- Participants will use the mSITE app on their phone, receive guided social interaction exercises, and may have brief check‑in visits with study staff.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts several months, with regular app use and periodic visits to the research team for monitoring and support.
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 65
You may be able to join if
- Voluntary informed consent to participate and capacity to consent; Age 18 to 65;
- Diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar I disorder or major depression with history of psychosis based on a diagnostic interview and...
- Minimum level of social avoidance defined by a score of ≥ 2 on the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS) asociality item;
- Be willing and able to speak English at ≥ 6th grade reading level (to read intervention workbook).
You likely can't join if
- Prior cognitive-behavioral therapy in the past 2 years;
- Greater than moderate disorganization on the PANSS (P2- Disorganization item \>5);
- Alcohol or substance dependence in past 3 months based on the diagnostic interview;
- Level of care required interferes with outpatient therapy (e.g., hospitalized; severe medical illness);
- Unable to adequately see or manually manipulate a phone;
- Resident of an integrated housing facility that also provides treatment services.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, 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 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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