Brain training for social skills shows promise in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT00587561

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a group therapy program called Social Cognition Interaction Training (SCIT) in 51 adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The goal was to see if practicing social thinking skills could improve how they understand emotions and interact with others. Participants were randomly assigned to either the training group or a waitlist, and researchers measured changes in social cognition, symptoms, and daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Connecticut Mental Health Center

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System

    West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States

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