PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

This study tested a staged treatment approach for 342 young people aged 12-25 who are at ultra high risk of developing psychosis. Participants received different combinations of therapy, case management, and medication over time. The goal was to see if a stepwise plan could impro…

This study tested whether a 4-week virtual reality (VR) training program could improve thinking skills and daily functioning in 62 adults with stable mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder) or psychosis spectrum disorders (like schizophrenia). Participants used VR to…

This study tested whether adding curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) to the standard medication risperidone could improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in people with schizophrenia. Forty-four men took either risperidone alone or risperidone plus curcumin for 8 w…

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) works for veterans who also have serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. 47 veterans took part to see if the therapy was acceptable and helpf…

This study looked at how young adults aged 18-30 with early psychosis process information from their surroundings, compared to those without a psychiatric diagnosis. Participants completed computer-based tasks and cognitive training to measure changes in attention and decision-ma…

This study tested a program called PAS-EPP, where trained peer supporters help young people with early psychosis reduce or stop using alcohol and drugs. About 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams took part. The goal was to see if the program is practical and acc…

This study tested a new training program called iTEST for 69 adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The program uses daily mobile tasks, like guessing emotions from faces or remembering words, to help people improve how accurately they judge their own performance.…