Lived experiences of unusual perceptual phenomena in Schizophrenia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A study of the lived experiences of unusual perceptual phenomena in individuals with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia
IRAS ID
232284
Contact name
Mayuri Senapati
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 9 months, 1 days
Research summary
This research seeks to study the experiences of unusual perceptual phenomena (associated with the diagnosis schizophrenia) both from the perspective of individuals who experience these phenomena as well as clinicians who work with individuals experiencing these phenomena.
The study seeks to understand how the experiences of unusual perceptual phenomena e.g. delusions and hallucinations are influenced by how individuals speak about these experiences and what is considered 'normal' by society.
The study intends to explore how participants with a diagnosis of schizophrenia live and interact in their social worlds. The study aims to to facilitate a fuller understanding of how the experience of voice hearing and unusual beliefs are not entirely private and happen between people within a social space.
The study also seeks to explore how clinicians who work with the above group, view and talk about unusual perceptual experiences and how this may then influence how unusual perceptual phenomena are experienced and the consequence of this on the lives of people who experience the same.
The findings from this study will increase the understanding of what it is like to experience these unusual perceptual phenomena. This will impact on public perception about people who have these experiences and will assist in countering the stigma and stereotype that are a common and recognized hurdle to recovery. The study will also add to the knowledge base of professionals and contribute to training initiatives in the area of mental health.
Individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and clinicians working with this client group will be eligible as research participants.REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/0092
Date of REC Opinion
30 Jul 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion