A Remote Life Balance Training Program for People With Schizophrenia
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: The Life Balance Training Intervention.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Schizophenia Disorder. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Design and Structure of a Remote Life Balance Training Program for People With Schizophrenia
Overview
People living with schizophrenia often experience significant disruptions to their ability to maintain a balanced lifestyle and perform daily activities. These disruptions can hinder their ability to participate successfully in community life. In response to these challenges, a pilot study was planned to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a telerehabilitation-based occupational therapy program aimed at promoting life balance and functional skills. The eight-week intervention is delivered remotely via videoconferencing and incorporates personalized goal setting, activity planning, skills training, and problem-solving strategies tailored to each participant. Clients diagnosed with schizophrenia who could engage in virtual sessions were invited to voluntarily participate, and pre- and post-intervention assessments were planned to measure outcomes related to instrumental activities of daily living and perceived life balance. This study aims to generate preliminary data on whether a remote, therapist-guided approach can positively impact daily functioning and quality of life. This information will guide the development of larger-scale trials in the future.
Interventions
- Behavioral The Life Balance Training Intervention
The Life Balance Training intervention is administering as an individualized, therapist-guided program over a period of eight weeks, comprising two 45-minute sessions per week conducted via videoconferencing platforms. The program's objective was to enhance engagement in meaningful daily activities, promote a sense of life balance, and improve participation in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Each session focused on fundamental components, including goal setting, skills training,
Primary outcome measures
- Life Balance [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia according to DSM-5 criteria,
- access to an Internet-enabled electronic communication device,
- a stable Internet connection.
Exclusion criteria
- significant communication difficulties,
- comorbid chronic neurological or psychiatric conditions,
- inability to access communication materials and the Internet.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Community-based psychiatric services — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07131137 · AtlasU