New therapy aims to boost motivation in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT05805397

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 12-week group therapy program called Motivation Skills Training for people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The goal is to see if it improves motivation, goal attainment, and quality of life compared to a control group focused on healthy behaviors. Eighty participants from four outpatient clinics will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Motivation Skills Training (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new behavioral therapy to help people with schizophrenia improve motivation, goal achievement, and daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder Psychotic Disorders schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

New York State Office of Mental Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10032, United States
The Bridge, Inc.
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10025, United States

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