This study is testing a new group therapy called Motivation Skills Training (MST) for adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. MST aims to help people understand and manage their motivation to achieve their goals and improve daily functioning. Participants will either receive MST or a Healthy Behaviors Control Group (HBC) therapy, both in weekly group sessions for 12 weeks. Researchers will compare how well MST works by looking at changes in motivation and goal achievement after 5 months. You might be able to join if you are 18-65 years old, have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, are medically stable, and speak English. The study is currently recruiting 80 participants, but its overall status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study comparing two group therapies: Motivation Skills Training (MST) and a Healthy Behaviors Control Group (HBC). It plans to enroll 80 participants.

What's involved

You would complete a baseline assessment, attend weekly group sessions for 12 weeks, and then repeat assessments immediately after treatment and 2 months later.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your progress will be assessed immediately after the 12-week treatment and again 2 months later, for a total follow-up period of about 5 months from the start of the study.

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