Healing town: a game that could boost med adherence in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT06175559
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a video game called 'Healing Town' to see if it could help people with stable schizophrenia take their medication more regularly. Twenty participants played the game, which uses stories and decisions to encourage adherence. The goal was to improve attitudes toward medication and make sticking to a routine easier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Healing Town interactive narrative game
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with schizophrenia stick to their medication routine.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early study with only 20 participants. The game may not work for everyone, and results need to be confirmed in larger trials.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200240, China
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