Enhancing Cognitive and Quality of Life in the Early Psychoses. The CiRCuiTS Trial. | C4C

  • Applicant: Alexandria Phillips
  • Project ID: 19-003

Cognitive problems in people with schizophrenia predict functional recovery even with the best possible rehabilitation opportunities and optimal medication. However, one new psychological treatment known as cognitive remediation (CRT) can improve cognitive and functional recovery – such as social relationships and the opportunity to go to work or take part in further education. The ideal time to provide CRT is in Early Intervention Services (EIS) as we know that it is more effective on functioning if we intervene at the earliest opportunity. The present study (Study 9) aims to investigate three different methods of providing CRT across ten EIS teams and compare their outcomes with treatment as usual. Our main outcome is whether service users achieve their personal goals which fits with our recovery-focused approach.

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