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Virtual family therapy may tame schizophrenia symptoms — a trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07121166

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 trial tests whether a six-week online group program, combining cognitive behavioural therapy with family support, can help people with schizophrenia and their caregivers. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, expressed emotion, and caregiver mood. The study includes 200 dyads and uses both surveys and interviews to gauge effectiveness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a six-week online group cognitive behavioural family intervention (tgCBFI) for people with schizophrenia and their family caregivers
What this could lead to
If effective, this online program could offer a scalable way to improve symptoms and reduce caregiver stress without in-person visits.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial with a short follow-up, and the benefits may not last or apply to all families. The intervention requires internet access and Chinese literacy.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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I. Individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders Inclusion Criteria: * current diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, based on ICD-10 made by the treating clinicians, * aged 18-64, and * able to read and write Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * having co-morbidity of learning disability, organic/neurological conditions, or substance use disorder, and * living in a hostel II. Family caregivers Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 or above, * able to read and write Chinese, * live with service users, and * nominated by the service users Exclusion Criteria: * having active psychiatric conditions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Schizophrenia and related disorders

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    6 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ALOHA (Eastern)

    RECRUITING

    Chai Wan, Hong Kong

  • ALOHA (Wong Tai Sin)

    RECRUITING

    Tsz Wan Shan, Hong Kong

  • Kowloon Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kowloon City, Hong Kong

  • Kwai Chung Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pokfulam, Hong Kong

  • United Christian Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

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