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

NCT ID NCT02664129

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder could improve their awareness of their illness by watching a video of themselves recorded during a severe episode. 60 patients participated, with half watching the video after they stabilized. The goal was to see if this simple tool could help them recognize their condition, which may lead to better treatment adherence and outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • University Hospital of Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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