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Clay Therapy in Schizophrenia Patients

The Effect of Clay Therapy on Functional Improvement and Individual and Social Performance in Schizophrenic Patients


Sponsor

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Enrollment

17 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In recent years, art therapies have been discussed for their positive effects on mental disorders. One such therapy, clay therapy, is being studied to examine its effect on the functional recovery and individual and social performance of schizophrenia patients undergoing pharmacological treatment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

  • Having been diagnosed with schizophrenia,
  • Being aged 18 or over,
  • Having completed at least primary school education,
  • Having achieved treatment compliance,
  • Currently undergoing pharmacological treatment,
  • Being in remission,
  • Having attended the Community Mental Health Centre regularly over the past year,
  • Having agreed to participate in the study
  • Scoring 20 points or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Being under 18 years of age,
  • Not having an education,
  • Not having a diagnosis of schizophrenia,
  • Not adhering to treatment,
  • Not taking pharmacological treatment regularly,
  • Being in an acute attack/active phase,
  • Lacking insight

Interventions

OTHERClay therapy

Experimental: Clay therapy group


Locations(1)

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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