Combining water aerobics and metacognitive training for people with psychosis

Efficacy of the Combination of Water Aerobics and Metacognitive Training (MCT) on Psychological and Physical Health Variables and Their Relationship With SP1 and SP4 Biomarkers in People With Psychosis

Not applicable Interventional Fundació Sant Joan de Déu · NCT05455593

This study is testing whether combining water aerobics with metacognitive training can help people with psychosis feel better compared to doing each activity on its own.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorFundació Sant Joan de Déu Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona)
Trial IDNCT05455593 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined intervention of water aerobics and Metacognitive Training (MCT) in individuals diagnosed with psychosis. Participants will be assessed on various clinical, cognitive, metacognitive, psychosocial, and physical health variables. The study will compare the outcomes of the combined intervention against each intervention administered separately. Additionally, it will investigate changes in specific biomarker transcription levels associated with the interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 55 with a diagnosis of psychosis who are stable and willing to participate in both water aerobics and MCT.

Not a fit: Patients with severe hostility, lack of cooperation, or those with substance dependence disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved mental health outcomes and overall well-being for patients with psychosis.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of physical activity and cognitive training is promising, this specific approach has not been widely tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of one of the following diagnoses according to DSM-V criteria: schizophrenia, unspecific psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disorder.
* Psychopatological stability
* 18 to 55 years old
* Interested in participating in both water aerobics and MCT groups

Exclusion Criteria:

* Head injury or intellectual disabillity (premorbid IQ \<=70)
* Present scores on the PANSS \>=5 in hostility, lack of cooperation or suspiciousness, to guarantee a good relationship in the group
* Patients with substance dependence disorder
* Problems related to water activities (phobia, severe mobility problems...)

Where this trial is running

Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Psychosis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.