New group therapy aims to rewrite harmful beliefs in psychosis
NCT ID NCT07569471
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 6-week group therapy program for adults with schizophrenia or related disorders. The therapy focuses on changing negative core beliefs (like feeling worthless or that others are dangerous) using compassion-focused techniques. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, feasible, and can reduce symptoms and improve recovery. All 38 participants will receive the therapy; there is no placebo group.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 38 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Above the age of 18. 2. Diagnosis of SSD (i.e., Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform, Schizoaffective Disorder, or Delusional Disorder), confirmed based on self-report. 3. Have current symptoms related to psychosis (as determined by a score of 2 or higher on the SAPS). 4. Engaged in current outpatient treatment for psychosis (e.g., medication management by psychiatrist or general practitioner, case management, community mental health treatment, etc.). 5. Has or has access to personal technology (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer) with access to wifi or cellular data. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not capable of providing informed consent (see Consent Procedures). 2. Does not have an SSD diagnosis. 3. Does not experience current delusions. 4. Not currently involved in outpatient treatment. 5. Is currently receiving CBTp. 6. Does not own or have access to personal technology (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer) with access to wifi or cellular data.
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Locations
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University of Toronto Scarborough
RECRUITINGScarborough Village, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada
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