Rhythmic, vocal and body-based musical training to support thinking and social skills in schizophrenia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a national, multicenter, randomized open-label trial comparing a 6-month collective embodied musical learning program to standard care for people with schizophrenia. Participants are randomized to weekly one-hour group sessions (24 sessions total) led by trained music teachers or to continue standard care, with groups of about 10 patients per site. Outcomes focus on attentional deficits, cognitive domains such as working memory and executive function, and negative symptoms, with visits at baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months. A 3-month post-intervention follow-up evaluates whether any benefits persist after the sessions end.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-5 TR criteria)
* Clinically stable (no full-time hospitalization related to schizophrenia for 3 months)
* Regular psychiatric follow-up
* Enrolled in at least 1 therapeutic or social out-of-home activity
* No change in the antipsychotic treatment for 3 months (medication and/or dosage)
* Have given free, informed and written consent to participate in the study.
* Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with moderate to severe intellectual disability (clinical criteria)
* Engaged in a Social rythmic or musical activity
* Presenting an addictive comorbidity (excluding tobacco addiction and behavioural addictions)
* Presenting a neurological pathology with cognitive impact
* Involved in a neurocognitive remediation program

Where it's running

• CH de la Côte Basque
  Bayonne, France Recruiting
• CH Le Vinatier
  Bron, France Recruiting
• Association route nouvelle
  Toulouse, France Recruiting
• Centre de Santé MGEN
  Toulouse, France Recruiting
• CH Gérard Marchant
  Toulouse, France Recruiting
• Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
  Marseille, France Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Soukaina Chouiba
• Email: soukaina.chouiba@ferrepsy.fr
• Phone: 05 61 43 78 63

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.