Remote State Representation in Early Psychosis

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Sep 9, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Remote State Representation in Early Psychosis," is looking to understand how people aged 15-40 who have been diagnosed with psychotic illnesses process information about their surroundings. Researchers will compare these individuals with young adults who do not have any psychiatric diagnosis. The study involves some tests and a cognitive training program aimed at improving how participants interpret and respond to their environment.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be between the ages of 18 and 30 and have a diagnosis of conditions like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. They should also be able to communicate in English and have been living without any psychiatric hospitalizations for at least a month. Participants will need access to a computer and the internet, and they will be asked to share their contact information for a healthcare provider. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it offers a chance to contribute to important research while also receiving cognitive training that could be beneficial.

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Eligibility criteria

• • INCLUSION CRITERIA
• All Participants:
• • 1. Between the ages of 18-30 at the time of screening
• • 2. Fluent in spoken and written English, in that the participant learned to speak English before the age of 12 or is able to demonstrate fluency in conversation with study staff
• • 3. Has an outpatient status and no hospitalization for psychiatric reasons for at least 1 month prior to participant
• • 4. Has access to a computer with internet connection
• • 5. Has a United States address as permanent residence
• Early Psychosis Participants:
• • 6. Diagnosis of one of the following conditions (confirmed via interview): schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder; schizophreniform disorder; Psychosis not otherwise specified (NOS); major depressive disorder with psychotic features; bipolar disorder with psychotic features
• • 7. Willing to share contact with a clinical provider
• • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
• All participants:
• • 1. History of severe substance use in the past 3 months (determined by interview)
• • 2. Unable to demonstrate capacity to consent to research, in the judgment of the study team
• • 3. Diagnosed with a neurological disorder
• • 4. Previous clinically significant head injury or prolonged unconsciousness
• • 5. Significant cognitive training experience in the past 6 months
• • 6. Meets criteria for clinical risk of suicidal behavior.
• Non-Psychosis participants:
• • 7. Meets DSM-5 criteria for a psychotic, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorder
• • 8. Has a family history (1st degree relative) of psychosis, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorders