RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06597864

Seven-step Phenomenological Psychotherapy for Self-disorder - a Pilot Study


Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Enrollment

8 participants

Start Date

Oct 17, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical pilot study is to learn how adults with schizophrenia or other non-affective psychotic disorders or psychosis risk syndromes experience a novel psychotherapeutic treatment for self-disorders. The study has a qualitative, phenomenological research design. After end of treatment, the participants are interviewed about the experience of the treatment. This include how the participants liked it, if it was experienced as helpful and useful, and changes in self-experience and experience of relations to others and the world.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 39 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This Norwegian pilot study is testing a specialized psychotherapy approach called Seven-step Phenomenological Psychotherapy for people in the early stages of psychosis or at high risk of developing it. The therapy focuses on the patient's subjective experience of their sense of self. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been recently diagnosed (within 3 years) with schizophrenia, schizotypal disorder, or a related psychotic condition, OR - You are considered at high risk for psychosis - You experience unusual changes in your sense of self or identity - You are motivated to explore these experiences in therapy - You speak Norwegian fluently **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently experiencing severe, active psychosis - You have a severe, ongoing drug abuse problem - Your IQ is below 70 - You do not speak Norwegian well enough to participate in therapy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSeven-step phenomenological psychotherapy for self-disorders

Phenomenological exploration of anomalous self-experiences, meaning attributions and behavioral consequences. Psychoeducation. Dialogical approach focusing on self-narratives, searching for new meaning and understanding of self-disorders


Locations(2)

Bærum DPS

Sandvika, Bærum, Norway

Akershus University Hospital

Oslo, Norway

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