New therapy aims to sharpen social skills in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT00587561

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Connecticut Healthcare System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a group therapy called Social Cognition Interaction Training (SCIT) to help people with schizophrenia better understand social cues. About 51 adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder took part, either receiving SCIT or being placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if the training could improve social thinking, symptoms, and everyday functioning.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Social Cognition Interaction Training (SCIT) - a manualized group therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new behavioral therapy to help people with schizophrenia better understand social cues and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy is behavioral, not a cure, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SCHIZOPHRENIA

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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