Testing a New Device to Advance the Use of Social Skills Training With Mental Health Consumers and Clinicians
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Schizophrenia, Psychiatric, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/10/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 2, 2018 |
| End Date: | September 30, 2018 |
Social Skills Coach: An Innovative Multi-Platform Device to Address Social Impairments
This study aims to test a new device called the Social Skills Coach that is being created to
help mental health consumers with social skills and community functioning. People diagnosed
with schizophrenia and clinicians will be included as participants in this study. Mental
health consumers (diagnosed with schizophrenia) will be randomly assigned to either test the
new device or to participate in a social skills training course. Data will be collected from
participants through surveys before participants either use the device or participate the
course and afterwards. Individual interviews will be conducted with a sub sample of mental
health consumers and clinicians. The study looks to test the credibility and acceptability of
the new device to help mental health consumers and clinicians. it will also influence future
research.
help mental health consumers with social skills and community functioning. People diagnosed
with schizophrenia and clinicians will be included as participants in this study. Mental
health consumers (diagnosed with schizophrenia) will be randomly assigned to either test the
new device or to participate in a social skills training course. Data will be collected from
participants through surveys before participants either use the device or participate the
course and afterwards. Individual interviews will be conducted with a sub sample of mental
health consumers and clinicians. The study looks to test the credibility and acceptability of
the new device to help mental health consumers and clinicians. it will also influence future
research.
This phase I pilot study tests the feasibility, credibility, and acceptability of the
prototype version of Social Skills Coach in terms of its use among mental health consumers
and clinicians. The intervention aims to improve social and daily living skills and community
functioning among people diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A mixed methods
approach will be taken to collect quantitative data at baseline and follow-up. Quantitative
data collection includes the use of surveys that comprise validated instruments. Qualitative
data collection will occur at the end of the study and will include the use of
semi-structured interviews to capture experiential information. Study participants will be
randomly assigned to either a social skills training course (control group) or to a study arm
using the Social Skills Coach program (treatment group). The study aims to demonstrate proof
of concept for a larger effectiveness trial.
prototype version of Social Skills Coach in terms of its use among mental health consumers
and clinicians. The intervention aims to improve social and daily living skills and community
functioning among people diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A mixed methods
approach will be taken to collect quantitative data at baseline and follow-up. Quantitative
data collection includes the use of surveys that comprise validated instruments. Qualitative
data collection will occur at the end of the study and will include the use of
semi-structured interviews to capture experiential information. Study participants will be
randomly assigned to either a social skills training course (control group) or to a study arm
using the Social Skills Coach program (treatment group). The study aims to demonstrate proof
of concept for a larger effectiveness trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chart diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder, ability to provide consent, and
independent living in the community.
- We will obtain written informed consent, and the consent procedure will include an
evaluation of capacity to provide consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under age 21 or not able to provide consent.
We found this trial at
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Needham, Massachusetts 02494
Principal Investigator: Jeff Olivet, MA
Phone: 617-467-6014
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