Using telehealth to improve thinking skills through exercise and cognitive training for people with schizophrenia.
Improving Cognition Through Telehealth Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training After a First Schizophrenia Episode
This study is looking at a new way to help people who have had their first episode of schizophrenia by using online exercise and brain training to boost their thinking skills and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11062469 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a telehealth approach that combines aerobic exercise and cognitive training to enhance cognitive function in individuals who have experienced their first episode of schizophrenia. Participants will engage in structured aerobic activities and cognitive exercises delivered via videoconferencing, making it accessible and convenient. The study aims to leverage the benefits of both physical and cognitive training to improve brain function and overall quality of life. By focusing on neuroplasticity and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the research seeks to provide a comprehensive intervention that addresses cognitive deficits effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced their first episode of schizophrenia and are looking to improve their cognitive skills.
Not a fit: Patients with severe physical disabilities that prevent them from participating in aerobic exercise may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cognitive abilities and daily functioning for individuals with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results when combining cognitive training with aerobic exercise, indicating that this approach may lead to improved outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nuechterlein, Keith H — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Nuechterlein, Keith H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.