The Effect of a Weight Management Program During Treatment With Olanzapine
Schizophrenia
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Schizophrenia focused on measuring Schizophrenia, weight management programme
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria for schizophrenia Ages between 18 and 65 Informed consent Weight gain of at least 1.5 kg in the first 4 weeks A sufficient understanding to participate adequately in the weight management program Patients must agree to cooperate with all tests and examinations required by the protocol. Each patient must understand the nature of the study and must sign an informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Serious, unstable somatic illnesses Illnesses associated with weight gain including renal and endocrine diseases Weight change greater than 3 kg in the preceding three months Weight gain less than 1.5 kg in the first 4 weeks
Sites / Locations
- Heinrich-Heine-University, Rhineland State Clinics Düsseldorf
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Active Comparator
Standard
Intervention
standard information
weight management program, 12 sessions, 2 weekly, psychoeducational program, interactive topics like healthy food, diet behavior, physical activity, stress reduction.