Improving social functioning in people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders via mobile experimental interventions: Results from the CLIMB pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) demonstrate poor social functioning. While group-based approaches show long-term improvements, access to treatments is limited. Digital platforms hold promise to overcome barriers to treatment delivery and improve outcomes.

Objective

In a parallel arm, double-blind RCT, we tested CLIMB, a clinician-assisted, adjunct to treatment that includes computerized social cognition training (SCT), ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), group tele-therapy, and moderated messaging. CLIMB was compared to an active control that includes computerized general cognitive training (GCT), unstructured support groups, and unmoderated messaging.

Methods

The primary outcome was social functioning. Secondary outcomes were nega

SUBMITTER: Dabit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8340304 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature