SMART therapy for auditory hallucinations
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Source Monitoring Auditory Rehabilitation Training for Auditory Hallucinations: Proof of Concept Study
IRAS ID
187172
Contact name
Richard Bentall
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Liverpool (Research Support Office)
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 28 days
Research summary
This is a feasibility study of a novel intervention for psychotic patients suffering from auditory-verbal hallucinations. The study is designed to ascertain: (i) whether a brief melodic intonation therapy (basically, singing training) might improve source monitoring (the ability to distinguish between one's own speech and the speech of others, a fundamental problem in hallucinations); (ii) whether the intervention might result in improved integrity of a neural pathway (arcuate fasciculus) linking the speech generating areas of the brain (frontal cortex) with the speech perception areas (superior temporal cortex). Participants will be assessed for source monitoring and using a magnetic resonance imaging scan before and after the one-session intervention. There will be a no-treatment control group; the aim is to provide a preliminary assessment of the feasibility of this approach.
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0291
Date of REC Opinion
12 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion