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Healing town: a game that could boost med adherence in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT06175559

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zhu Dian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a video game called 'Healing Town' to see if it could help people with stable schizophrenia take their medication more regularly. Twenty participants played the game, which uses stories and decisions to encourage adherence. The goal was to improve attitudes toward medication and make sticking to a routine easier.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Healing Town interactive narrative game
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with schizophrenia stick to their medication routine.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 20 participants. The game may not work for everyone, and results need to be confirmed in larger trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stable Phase Schizophrenia * on long-term medication * medication adherence was problematic Exclusion Criteria: * Serious Schizophrenia * Lack of basic cognitive abilities

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Conditions

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Medication Adherence schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gamification Medication adherence Mental health issue Schizophrenia and related disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200240, China

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