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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Veterans With Schizophrenia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Supportive Therapy (ST) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) for Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder. Completed, enrolled 122 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a study comparing the benefits of two types of individual psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis and supportive therapy) in symptomatic Veteran outpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Treatment lasted approximately 6 months, with outcome data on symptoms, functioning, and distress levels collected at baseline, post-treatment, and 6 months post -treatment follow-up.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
approximately 20 sessions of manualized psychotherapy to promote a strong alliance between the therapist and the participant in order to provide a safe place to discuss issues pertaining to recovery
approximately 20 sessions of individual manualized psychotherapy in which participants are taught to evaluate the data supporting beliefs that may interfere with recovery