Understanding social interaction in individuals with schizophrenia

Study of Multimodal Intra- and Interpersonal Synchronizations in Social Interaction in Individuals with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia.

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT06484387

This study is trying to see how people with schizophrenia communicate and interact with others by looking at their responses during conversations and completing some tests.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montpellier)
Trial IDNCT06484387 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to identify deficits in intra- and interpersonal multimodal synchronizations during social interactions in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Participants will engage in various conversational tasks with an interaction partner, followed by completing questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The study focuses on how auditory and visual channels contribute to communication and social feedback. By analyzing these interactions, researchers hope to gain insights into the social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who can read, speak, and understand French.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of neurological conditions or substance use may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of social communication deficits in schizophrenia, potentially leading to improved therapeutic strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated the importance of multimodal synchronizations in social interactions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia :

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the DSM-V
* being able to read, speak and understand french
* giving eclaired consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* history of head trauma
* history of neurological conditions (epilespsy, multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, huntington's disease, stroke)
* substance use
* pregnant women

Healthy controls :

Inclusion Criteria:

* being able to read, speak and understand french
* giving eclaired consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of psychosis
* history of head trauma
* history of neurological conditions (epilespsy, multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, huntington's disease, stroke)
* substance use
* pregnant women

Where this trial is running

Montpellier

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 Schizophreniasocial interactioninterpersonal synchronization
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