SchizophreniaNCT00814996
Social Functioning in Schizophrenia
An observational study of Schizophrenia, run by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital.
Trial summary
There are two research purposes of this study. One is to explore which psychosocial issue or biological issue would affect the social function among people with schizophrenia. The other one is to explore which social function would affect the job tenure among people with schizophrenia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Schizophrenia
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 2008to Aug 2008
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: schizophrenia
Who may be able to join
- schizophrenia
Who cannot join
- substance abuse
About this study
There are two research purposes of this study. One is to explore which psychosocial issue or biological issue would affect the social function among people with schizophrenia. The other one is to explore which social function would affect the job tenure among people with schizophrenia. There are 60 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia and divided into two groups, employment and unemployment. we will use several social function tests to collect social function, PANSS to evaluate their psychotic symptoms. And then we will compare and analysis the data through statistic software. Finally, we will have he answer about how social skills affect the social function and which social skill would affect the job tenure among people with schizophrenia.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia
- Medical subject headings
- Schizophrenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1: employment | Not described | |
| 2: unemployment | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Dec 2008 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2008
- Primary completionAug 2008
- Study completionAug 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SchizophreniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00814996
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FEMH-96-C-036
- Status last verified
- Dec 2008
- First submitted
- 25 Dec 2008
- Last updated
- 29 Dec 2008
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Dec 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Social Functioning in Schizophrenia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00814996
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FEMH-96-C-036
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2008
- Primary completion
- Aug 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Dec 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
There are two research purposes of this study. One is to explore which psychosocial issue or biological issue would affect the social function among people with schizophrenia. The other one is to explore which social function would affect the job tenure among people with schizophrenia. There are 60 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia and divided into two groups, employment and unemployment. we will use several social function tests to collect social function, PANSS to evaluate their psychotic symptoms. And then we will compare and analysis the data through statistic software. Finally, we will have he answer about how social skills affect the social function and which social skill would affect the job tenure among people with schizophrenia.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1: employment | – | – |
| 2: unemployment | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- schizophrenia
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- schizophrenia
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- substance abuse
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Dec 2008.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Schizophrenia, run by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Dec 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Dec 2008.