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Metacognitive Training for Negative Symptoms

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllSormland County Council, Sweden
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

There is a clear rationale for developing interventions targeting negative symptoms of schizophrenia as these are a stronger indicator of current and future functioning than positive symptoms and because they respond poorly to medication and existing psychological interventions. This is reflected in the NIMH-MATRICS consensus statement that emphasised that persistent negative symptoms represent an unmet therapeutic need for patients suffering from schizophrenia. The purpose of this study is to evaluate, in a scientific manner, the intervention developed by Swanson et al. 2021: Metacognitive Training (MCT) Minus. The MCT was adapted to target negative symptoms in psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective or non-affective functional psychosis) as the original version of the intervention focused exclusively on positive symptoms. The specific aim is to study whether MCT Minus

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 18 * Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, delusional disorder or non-affective psychosis * Resident in Region Sörmland, Region Västmanland or Region Uppland Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of severe organic brain dysfunction * Learning disabilities * Difficulty with the Swedish language * Visual and/or hearing impairment * Being unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
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What it tests

  • Metacognitive Training for Negative Symptoms (MCT)
  • Supportive Counselling
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Where

1 site
Region Sörmland
Multiple Locations, Sweden
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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