Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
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Lead
North Shore Therapeutics, Inc.
The specific beliefs targeted during each module are queried before engaging in the AR activity to obtain participant buy in. A self-assessment is taken before and then subsequent prompts challenge these beliefs over the course of the activity. After completion of the AR activity the self-assessment is performed again and the results are compared against the pre-activity responses.
The responses received pre- and then post- activity determine the responses SPARK provides to the participant.
Example: Question: How ambitious or motivated do you feel now?
If the post activity response shows a higher level of motivation compared to the pre-activity assessment the participant will receive the following: So you felt more motivated and more energized! And you did more work not less! Like the more you do the better you feel.
The prototype NST-SPARK v.1.5 has 2 modules: 1) SPARK ENERGY and 2) SPARK MOTIVATION, and is an abbreviated experience following the general framework for NST-SPARK.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Meets DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, or unspecified psychotic disorder.
Presence of negative symptoms - SANS rating of 2 or higher on either Avolition/Apathy or Anhedonia/Asociality subscale.
Capacity to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.
Has dependable access to a device with videoconferencing capability and stable wifi connection which can be accessed by the study iPhone.
Proficient in English.
You may not be if
Recent change in level of care: antipsychotic medication changes in the last 4 weeks OR hospitalization or emergency room/crisis visits in the last 12 weeks.
Acute safety risk - any indication of ongoing risk to themselves or others.
Substance induced psychotic disorder or primary mood disorder with psychosis.
Severe cognitive or physical limitations preventing the participant from being able to independently use NST-SPARK.
Clareo Health | NST-SPARK: Preliminary Study of an Augmented Reality (AR) App Delivering Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
