CompletedNCT04106427

Brain Stimulation And Group Therapy to Improve Gesture and Social Skills in Psychosis (BrAGG-SoS)

This study is completed. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists study information in Switzerland.

SchizophreniaOtherFrom 18 Years to 65 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to compare options and see whether a guided support group offers something meaningfully different. Researchers are trying to understand whether a guided support group can improve attention, thinking, or day-to-day functioning. For people living with Schizophrenia, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. If the findings are useful, they could help future care become more targeted, practical, and easier to trust. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including University of Bern, Translational Research Center, University Hospital of Psychiatry in Bern. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition: Schizophrenia
Study status: Completed
Sponsor / lead affiliation: University of Bern
Location / country: Switzerland
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around schizophrenia. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record

Need help deciding?

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This form records your interest so HopeStage can follow up with practical guidance. It is not a medical eligibility decision and it does not guarantee a study spot.

Study reference: NCT04106427. We only ask for your email here. HopeStage can help you review the study, but this is not a medical eligibility decision.

In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Switzerland.

Important

Not medical advice

Information from public sources. Are you the study sponsor? Contact us to update this page: hi@hopestage.com

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor: University of Bern
Sponsor type: University
Main activity: brain stimulation
Intervention: Not available
Time commitment: long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Completed
Source: Official registry link

FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Brain Stimulation And Group Therapy to Improve Gesture and Social Skills in Psychosis (BrAGG-SoS)?

This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by University of Bern. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve brain stimulation, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.