N/A Completed N=51 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Development of a Mobile System for Self-management of Schizophrenia (SOS)

Schizophrenia · schizoaffective disorder

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01969500 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2019

Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Severity of Psychotic Symptoms — 20.20; 19.88; 21.98; 20.96 units on a scale — p=.85

Summary

This 2-arm clinical trial piloted a mobile Self-Management of Schizophrenia (SOS) system that administers interventions targeting persistent symptoms of psychosis, social dysfunction, and medication adherence. Researchers compared an intervention arm using the SOS system and an arm receiving treatment as usual on the outcomes of change in severity of psychotic symptoms and change in social functioning.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Severity of Psychotic Symptoms	20.20; 19.88; 21.98; 20.96	.85
PRIMARY Change in Social Functioning	27.60; 25.96; 29.28; 26.34	.44
SECONDARY Change in System Use	—	—
SECONDARY Usability and Satisfaction	—	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV) criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder based on a chart diagnosis;
18 years or older;
Prescribed oral antipsychotic medication; and
A rating of "3" or lower on one of the three items which comprise the Domination by Symptoms factor from the Recovery Assessment Scale, indicating patient-rated need for illness self-management

Exclusion Criteria

Hearing, vision, or motor impairment that make it impossible to operate a smartphone or respond to prompts (determined using demonstration smartphone for screening); and
English reading level below 4th grade (determined using the Wide Range Achievement Test - 4th Edition)

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