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The use of SlowMo a digitally supported approach to cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis did not result in significant improvements for those suffering from paranoia at the end of a 24-week period, according to a randomized trial of over 300 patients.
Still, the study s result patterns demonstrated that SlowMo s blend of technology and cognitive behavioral therapy had other benefits that eased patients paranoia, said Philippa Garety, PhD, of King s College London and co-authors.
Using the Green et al. Paranoid Thoughts Scale (GPTS), patients experiencing psychosis showed a nonsignificant trend toward greater improvement in paranoia at 24 weeks (the primary endpoint) when SlowMo was added to their usual treatment (Cohen
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Putting a face to voice: AVATAR 2 trial launched today
A ground breaking therapy trial for auditory hallucinations called AVATAR2 has been extended to sites across the country including University of Manchester and University of Glasgow as well as King’s College London and University College London.
Developed by King’s College London, UCL and UCL Business, AVATAR therapy uses digital avatars to represent the auditory hallucinations experienced by people with psychosis to help them cope with the distress caused by the voices.
The launch event will take place with distinguished guests Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and consultant clinical psychologist Dr Lisa Cameron, MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow.