Brain training plus social coaching may help older adults with schizophrenia live better
NCT ID NCT07658391
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines executive function training (like planning and problem-solving) with cognitive behavioral social skills training for adults aged 60 and older who have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Participants attend 42 sessions that teach practical skills to achieve personal goals and improve daily functioning. Researchers compare this program to a supportive group to see if it leads to better independent living skills and social abilities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Executive Function Training combined with Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (E-CBSST)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help older adults with schizophrenia improve their daily living skills and social functioning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study, so results may not apply broadly. The training is intensive (42 sessions), and not everyone may benefit or complete the program.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92093, United States
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