New therapy aims to boost motivation in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT05805397
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
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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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New York State Office of Mental Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
Contact
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The Bridge, Inc.
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10025, United States
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