Motivation support for people with schizophrenia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a motivational intervention to help people with schizophrenia improve their daily lives. It may help reduce negative symptoms like low motivation or social withdrawal.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or a related psychosis
- You are clinically stable (no recent hospital stays or medication changes in the last 2 weeks)
- You have at least one moderate negative symptom (like low motivation or lack of emotion)
- You do not have a current major depression, serious movement problems, or a substance use disorder
- You can undergo an MRI (no pacemaker, not pregnant)
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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