Current Research Studies
ORBIT: Outcomes from Cognitive Remediation and Behavioural Intervention Techniques for Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Dominant treatment approaches for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders improve psychiatric symptoms but do little to improve community functioning, leading to persistent disability and substantial economic burden. ORBIT is examining the efficacy of a multi-mechanism approach to combining cognitive behavioural therapy and cognitive remediation.
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If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Hanna Hamzai at orbit.utsc@utoronto.ca
REFLECT: A Novel Group Therapy Approach to Bothersome and Distressing Beliefs
This study is an open-label pilot trial, which means that all participants have the opportunity to participate in the treatment. We are examining the usefulness of a brief group intervention of cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) targeting strongly held beliefs that may be unhelpful or negatively impact the quality of everyday life. This is a six-week group therapy intervention called REFLECT that takes place once per week via Zoom and will include weekly homework assignments.
You can also click on the poster for more info!
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STUDY CONTACT:
For questions about this study, you can reach Jess at:
Email: reflectstudy.utsc@utoronto.ca
Phone: 647-689-6098 ext. 108
AVATAR: Virtual Reality Based Psychotherapy for Persistent Auditory Hallucinations
This study is looking to examine the efficiency of an Audio-Visual Assisted Therapy for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations (AVATAR) based intervention for auditory hallucinations. 3D rendering software is used to create an AVATAR of the dominant voice patients struggle with and is operated throughout therapy by a trained therapist. By interacting with this AVATAR over the course of therapy, participants can change their relationship with the voice and develop an increase in their sense of control and self esteem.
