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Can a video call strengthen families facing schizophrenia?

NCT ID NCT05808244

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a six-session video-based cognitive behavioural family intervention is practical and helpful for people with schizophrenia and their family caregivers. The program aims to reduce expressed emotion (critical or hostile communication) and improve symptoms and caregiver well-being. Researchers will measure feasibility, satisfaction, and early signs of effectiveness in 24 participant pairs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a six-session video-based cognitive behavioural family intervention program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based way to reduce stress and improve well-being for families affected by schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires active participation from both the person with schizophrenia and a family caregiver.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Service users * diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, based on ICD-10 made by the treating clinicians * aged 18 to 64 * able to communicate in Cantonese Family caregivers * aged 18 or above * able to communicate in Cantonese * live with service users Exclusion Criteria: Service users * have co-morbidity of learning disability, organic/neurological conditions, or substance misuse disorder * live in hostel Family caregivers -have active psychiatric conditions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders schizophrenia

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Psychosis Schizophrenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kowloon Hospital

    Kowloon, Hong Kong

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