Comparative Effectiveness of CET vs. SST in SMI (Serious Mental Illness)

Launched by BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER · Mar 24, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two treatments, Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) and Social Skills Training (SST), to see which one helps people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia improve their ability to function in the community. Both treatments have shown to be effective, but the researchers want to find out if they work better for different people, especially considering their age and thinking abilities. The study involves different mental health service centers, where each center will provide either CET or SST to participants.

To join the trial, individuals need to be between 18 and 65 years old and have a diagnosed mental health condition like schizophrenia. They must also have an estimated IQ above 70. However, those with certain brain conditions or intellectual disabilities, or who have participated in either treatment in the past year, won't be eligible. Participants can expect to receive one of the two therapies, and their progress will be monitored to see how well they are doing in everyday life. This research aims to help improve treatment options for people with serious mental illnesses.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. age 18 to 65;
• • 2. DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective or schizophreniform disorder (confirmed via the MINI diagnostic interview);
• • 3. estimated IQ of \> 70 (established via WTAR).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. the presence of a current organic brain syndrome;
• • 2. intellectual disability (DSM-5);
• • 3. participation in either CET or SST within the prior year.