Cognitive therapy for hearing voices in schizophrenia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a talking therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy) designed to help people with schizophrenia who hear voices find those voices less distressing. It compares the cost and effectiveness of this therapy with standard care, aiming to improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia (or schizoaffective disorder) from a doctor.
- You are between 15 and 45 years old.
- You have heard voices for at least 3 months.
- The voices cause you significant distress (rated at least 2 on a 0-4 scale).
- You are not currently hospitalized for a schizophrenia crisis, and You do not have severe depression, head injury, or intellectual disability.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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