Mirror to the mind: video Self-Observation may boost insight in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT02664129

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether having people with schizophrenia watch a video of themselves recorded during a psychotic episode could improve their awareness of their illness. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to either watch the video or not. The goal was to see if this simple tool could help them better understand their condition, which might lead to better treatment adherence and recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: video self-observation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with schizophrenia gain insight into their condition, potentially improving treatment adherence and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or not last long, and not everyone may benefit from watching themselves.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychotic Disorders schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital of Montpellier

Montpellier, 34295, France
University Hospital of Nîmes

Nîmes, 30029, France

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