N/A Completed N=34 Randomized Treatment

Mindfulness Meditation as a Rehabilitation Strategy for Persons With Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia · schizoaffective disorder · Psychotic disorders

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00936351 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2015

Primary outcomePrimary: Hours — 293.5; 234.5 total hours worked during treatment — p=.04

Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a treatment manual for mindfulness meditation to be taught in a group format to individuals with schizophrenia who are engaged in vocational rehabilitation. This study will also determine whether mindfulness meditation is beneficial in terms of improving work function by reducing distressing emotional states and thinking patterns.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Hours	293.5; 234.5	.04 sig
PRIMARY Work Behavior Inventory	3.6; 3.0	—
PRIMARY Weeks	15.2; 12.8	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

patients with SCID I confirmed DSM-iV diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
in a post acute phase of illness defined by no hospitalizations or changes in type of psychotropic medication or place of residence in the past 30 days
who are either already enrolled in vocational rehabilitation and working or willing to enroll in vocational rehabilitation and begin working

Exclusion Criteria

history of mental retardation
active substance abuse

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