Adapted Physical Activity Program for Patients Undergoing Antipsychotic Treatment of a First Episode of Psychosis

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER ST ANNE · Oct 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new program called DYNAMO-PSY, which aims to help young adults who have recently experienced a first episode of psychosis, such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The study will investigate whether an adapted physical activity program, which includes fun and engaging activities like virtual reality cycling, can encourage these patients to stay active. Staying physically active is important because it may help prevent weight gain and other health issues that can arise from certain medications, and it could also improve self-esteem, cognitive abilities, and overall quality of life.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be between 18 and 30 years old and must have been diagnosed with a first episode of psychosis within the last two years. They should be currently receiving treatment with antipsychotic medications and be willing to take part in the study after receiving all necessary information and giving their consent. Participants will engage in the physical activity program and may benefit from improved health and well-being. However, there are specific exclusions, such as being pregnant or having certain medical conditions that could make participation unsafe. Overall, this study hopes to find out if this innovative approach can effectively support young adults in their recovery journey.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Patient suffering or having suffered from a FEP, corresponding to the criteria of brief psychotic episode or schizoaffective disorder in the DSM-5, within the last two years.
• • Or suffering from schizophrenia or a schizoaffective disorder, evolving for less than two years.
• • Aged 18 to 30 years.
• • Male or female.
• • inpatient or outpatient.
• • Treated with antipsychotic (typical or atypical).
• • Willing to participate in the study and having signed the informed consent form after oral and written information.
• • Affiliated or beneficiary of a health insurance scheme.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient not fluent in French.
• • Patient in detention or under protective measures.
• • Patient hospitalized without consent
• • Medical contraindication to cycling (notably ventricular arrhythmia, or prolonged QT interval), validated by a medical opinion.
• • Known epilepsy.
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Specific Contraindications to Virtual Reality:
• • High susceptibility to motion sickness.
• • Vestibular disorders.
• • Anomalies in postural statics and/or dynamic balance with proprioception disorders.
• • Uncorrected ocular or oculomotor disorders.
• • Frequent migraines.
• • Severe anxiety