Smartphone-Based Treatment Improved Motivation & Social Engagement In Adults With Schizophrenia

A smartphone-based treatment helped adults with schizophrenia improve their motivation, interest in social activities, and ability to experience pleasure during a 16-week clinical trial. The treatment, CT-155, was tested against an educational app that provided information about schizophrenia. Both groups continued taking their prescribed antipsychotic medications. CT-155 produced greater improvements than the educational app.

Participants using CT-155 had a 6.8-point reduction in symptom severity scores, compared with a 4.2-point reduction among those using the educational app.

CT-155 provides exercises and activities designed to help people set personal goals, develop social . . .