A Remote Life Balance Training Program for People With Schizophrenia

Bezmialem Vakif University

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Schizophenia Disorder

Treatments: Behavioral: The Life Balance Training Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07131137

AtlasU

Details and patient eligibility

About

People living with schizophrenia often experience significant disruptions to their ability to maintain a balanced lifestyle and perform daily activities. These disruptions can hinder their ability to participate successfully in community life. In response to these challenges, a pilot study was planned to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a telerehabilitation-based occupational therapy program aimed at promoting life balance and functional skills. The eight-week intervention is delivered remotely via videoconferencing and incorporates personalized goal setting, activity planning, skills training, and problem-solving strategies tailored to each participant. Clients diagnosed with schizophrenia who could engage in virtual sessions were invited to voluntarily participate, and pre- and post-intervention assessments were planned to measure outcomes related to instrumental activities of daily living and perceived life balance. This study aims to generate preliminary data on whether a remote, therapist-guided approach can positively impact daily functioning and quality of life. This information will guide the development of larger-scale trials in the future.

Enrollment: 12 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia according to DSM-5 criteria,
• access to an Internet-enabled electronic communication device,
• a stable Internet connection.

Exclusion criteria

• significant communication difficulties,
• comorbid chronic neurological or psychiatric conditions,
• inability to access communication materials and the Internet.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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12 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention group

Experimental group

Treatment:

Behavioral: The Life Balance Training Intervention

Control group

No Intervention group