EEG Outcomes From Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (EPIC)
Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Psychotic Disorders focused on measuring Psychosis, Electroencephalogram, CBTp, CBT
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria is anyone who meets the criteria of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or any other psychotic disorder, are also 18-65 years of age, are not abusing drugs or alcohol and can read and speak English. Participants must be experiencing active symptoms of psychosis as indicated on the PANSS. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria include anyone with a neurological disease or neurological damage, medical illnesses that can change neurocognitive function, a medical history of head injury with loss of consciousness and those with physical handicaps that would prevent them from engaging in assessment procedures
Sites / Locations
- University of Toronto ScarboroughRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis
CBTp will be delivered according to an established manual that the PI has previously used successfully for in-person treatment. Treatment will consist of individual sessions with a psychologist employed by the University of Toronto for 1-hour per week for 6-months, or by one of the listed clinical graduate students under his supervision. All treatment will be delivered in-person. This treatment will be delivered in addition to usual care and no changes to usual care will be required.