Cerebral Reorganization in Schizophrenia

November 3, 2014 updated by: Prof. Dr. Brigitte Rockstroh, University of Konstanz

Training-induced Cerebral Reorganization in Schizophrenia

The purpose of this study is to reveal the specific effects of computer-aided cognitive training on cerebral reorganization in schizophrenia

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Impairment in cognitive functions is one of the main symptoms in schizophrenia and is currently one of the challenges in the treatment of the disease. In this study we compare effects of two computer-aided training programs. One focused on auditory perception and processing as a basic ability underlying higher order information processing. The other training focus on facial affect discrimination and working memory. Both trainings are computer-aided and time-intensive, including up to twenty sessions within four weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

80

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • Baden Württemberg
      • Konstanz, Baden Württemberg, Germany, 78464
        • University of Konstanz

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia and disorders with psychotic features
  • Intact auditory perception
  • Intact visual perception

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mental retardation
  • Age over 60
  • Insufficient German language knowledge

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Auditiory verbal discrimination training
Brain Fitness & Brain Training- Posit Science
Behavioral: Brain Fitness & Brain Training- Posit Science
Computer aided cognitive program designed for intensive training of auditory perception, memory and attention
Experimental: Facial affect discrimination training
Behavioral: Facial Affect Training- FAT
Behavioral: Facial Affect Training- FAT
Computer-aided cognitive program designed for intensive training of facial affect discrimination, memory and attention
Active Comparator: Treatment as usual
standard treatment/rehabilitation protocol of schizophrenia ward
Behavioral: Treatment as usual
standard treatment protocol of schizophrenia ward

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
change from baseline at post-intervention (4-weeks) and 3-months in each to the primary outcome measures: neuropsychological test scores (MCCB), MEG alpha oscillations
Time Frame: baseline, post-intervention (after 4 weeks), 3-months follow-up
baseline, post-intervention (after 4 weeks), 3-months follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
change from baseline in global functioning (GAF score) at 4 weeks and 3 months
Time Frame: baseline, post-intervention, 3-months follow-up
baseline, post-intervention, 3-months follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Konstanz

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Brigitte Rockstroh, Prof. Dr., University Konstanz

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 22, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 31, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 4, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RO805/142

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