Evaluation of Cognitive, Metacognitive, Social Cognition and Trauma Related-Variables in Patients With Psychosis Receiving VR-Based Avatar Therapy
This study aims to evaluate the relationship between cognitive, metacognitive and social cognition variables in patients with psychosis undergoing VR-based Avatar Therapy for the treatment of auditory hallucinations. In addition to the primary intervention, participants will be assessed using validated tools for emotion recognition, attributional style, theory of mind, neurocognition, and metacognition. The study also explores the potential role of trauma as a predisposing factor. Assessments will be conducted at four time points: screening (week 0), baseline (week 12), intervention period (weeks 12-24), and post-therapy follow-up (week 24). By investigating these variables, this study seeks to better understand their impact on treatment outcomes and contribute to the development of personalized therapeutic approaches.
• Adults aged 18 years or older.
• Diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder according to DSM-5 criteria.
• Experience of persistent auditory hallucinations for at least 3 months (PANSS hallucination score ≥ 3).
• Stable medication dosage for at least 4 weeks prior to recruitment.
• Fluent in the spoken language of the study site (Spanish).
• Able to provide informed consent.
• Regular psychiatric follow-up care.