Search / Trial NCT00000387

Self-Management Therapy for Youth With Schizophrenia

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 27, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Adolescence Family Female Human Male Schizophrenia Self Care Community Health Services

ClinConnect Summary

To test the effectiveness of a family-centered, community-based, self-management intervention (Self-Management Therapy) for adolescents with schizophrenia. The primary aim is to test its effectiveness in improving the adolescents' level of functioning in role performance, thinking/cognitive processing, behavior towards others, mood, and use of substances. The second aim is to assess the impact of the intervention on family functioning. The third aim is to describe the relationships among the process variables of the intervention.

Nakagawa-Kogan's self-management nursing model, Kanfer's sel...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • -
  • Patients must have:
  • Schizophrenia as diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria when screened by a mental health professional using the K-SADS and the DISA.

Trial Officials

Karen G. Schepp, PhD

Principal Investigator

About National Institute Of Mental Health (Nimh)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a leading federal agency dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders through innovative research and clinical trials. As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH focuses on a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and the community, NIMH aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective interventions and improve mental health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. Through its commitment to rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, NIMH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care and policy.

Locations

Seattle, Washington, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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