Thinking skills training for older adults with schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines social skills training with exercises to improve thinking and planning. It may help older adults with schizophrenia manage daily tasks better.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- You have been stable, meaning no hospital stays in the last 3 months and no medication changes in the last 4 weeks.
- You can speak and read English.
- You do not have other conditions that affect thinking, like dementia or recent substance abuse.
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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