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Integrative Neuro-social Cognitive Strategy Programme for Instilling REcovery (INSPIRE) a Community-Based Cognitive Remediation Trial

RecruitingNAAges 21 Years - 60 YearsAllSingapore Institute of Technology
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Adults with serious mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders) often experience a range of cognitive difficulties (such as memory, problem solving difficulties) that affect their ability to lead meaningful life roles. Cognitive remediation is an intervention to address cognitive difficulties in this group of mental health service users. Its implementation in less well-resourced community-based settings is less well-studied. Therefore, the aims of the study are: * To investigate the effects of cognitive remediation on various cognitive skills (such as attention, memory, problem-solving, facial expression recognition, taking others' perspectives etc), for participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders in community mental health settings. * To investigate if factors such as participants' motivation for engagement and social interaction can affect

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th Edition (DSM-V). * Completed at least ten years of formal education with English as the main instructional language. Participants need to be able to converse in English and understand English instructions, as the cognitive remediation program will be conducted in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Known neurological diseases and epilepsy, which affects gains from cognitive remediation. * Unable to speak and understand English. * Hospitalized within the past one month. * Global Assessment of Functioning score of 30 or below, as participants who are too low functioning are unable to benefit from a strategy learning approach.
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What it tests

  • Cognitive Remediation: Adapted Neuropsychological and Education Approach to Remediation (NEAR)
  • Standard Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Anglican Care Centers
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Where

5 sites
Anglican Care Center-Bukit Batok
Singapore, Singapore
Anglican Care Center-Hougang
Singapore, Singapore
Anglican Care Center-Pasir Ris
Singapore, Singapore
Anglican Care Center-Simei
Singapore, Singapore
Anglican Care Center-Yishun
Singapore, Singapore
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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