RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06582901

Interventions for Clinical High Risk Youth in Tunisia

Cognitive Training vs. Treatment as Usual to Improve Functioning and Reduce Transition Rates in Tunisian CHR Youth: A Feasibility Study

Sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR)

Summary

Study participants will take part in one of the two types of treatments aimed at improving daily functioning as follows: either a Cognitive Training (CT) Program or an Enhanced - Treatment as Usual (E-TAU) Group. All group treatments will be provided at Razi Hospital and one of the sessions will be conducted at home. The Cognitive (thinking skills) Training and Neuropsychological Education Approach to Remediation (CT-NEAR) is a form of cognitive (thinking skills) training that consists of computer-game like brain exercises, learning about thinking skills strategies, and a "bridging group" to help participants use what is learned in daily life. Cognitive exercises are generally fun and playful and are done on a computer. The aim is to train thinking skills and ability to function better in daily life such as at school, university, or at work, or with friends and family. The program lasts 12 weeks with two weekly sessions in groups of 3 to 4 participants. Each session is 1½ hours in length and one of the sessions is which lasts 30 minutes is conducted at home using a tablet that will be provided by the study investigators.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 28 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Cognitive training (CT) plus the neuropsychological educational approach to cognitive remediation (NEAR) model and an Enhanced - Treatment as Usual (E-TAU) and a behavioral approach called Enhanced - Treatment as Usual for people with clinical high risk for psychosis (chr). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 14 Years to 28 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive training (CT) plus the neuropsychological educational approach to cognitive remediation (NEAR) model and an Enhanced - Treatment as Usual (E-TAU)

Psychosocial interactions computer-based cognitive training (CT) administered in a group setting that includes the Neuropsychological Educational Approach to Cognitive Remediation (NEAR) model:

BEHAVIORALEnhanced - Treatment as Usual

The Enhanced-Treatment as Usual (E-TAU) sessions are delivered in a group therapy format and guided by the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Participants learn to develop coping skills and are educated on how to improve distortions to reduce anxiety and depression.