Trial Outcomes & Findings for CBTpro: Scaling up CBT for Psychosis Using Simulated Patients and Spoken Language Technologies (NCT NCT05127837)

NCT ID: NCT05127837

Last Updated: 2026-08-24

Results Overview

The Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) is a self-report measure of paranoid thinking over the past month, consisting of two validated subscales: Subscale A: Ideas of Reference (0-32) and Subscale B: Ideas of Persecution (0-40). Items are rated from 0 ("Not at all") to 4 ("Totally"), and each subscale is scored independently by summing item responses, with higher scores indicating greater severity. Scores ≥18 on the Persecution scale indicate clinically severe paranoid ideation. This measure was only collected and reported for client participants.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

601 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0,3,6 months

Results posted on

2026-08-24

Participant Flow

Community mental health clinics were recruited and randomized to one of two training conditions (CBTpro vs. TAU). Eligible providers at each site participated along with three clients during the training period. Client data, including clinical outcomes associated with provider training, are reported on.

Unit of analysis: Clinic Sites

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
CBTpro
In addition to TAU, clinicians receive the CBTpro training and apply what is learned to sessions with participating clients.
Overall Study
STARTED
285 31
316 33
Overall Study
Provider Participants
112 31
110 33
Overall Study
Client Participants
173 31
206 33
Overall Study
COMPLETED
165 31
201 33
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
120 0
115 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
CBTpro
In addition to TAU, clinicians receive the CBTpro training and apply what is learned to sessions with participating clients.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
27
24
Overall Study
Physician Decision
18
22
Overall Study
Death
1
0
Overall Study
Incarcerated
3
2
Overall Study
No longer at agency
17
20
Overall Study
Long term hospitalization
3
1
Overall Study
No longer meets eligibility criteria
18
16
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
33
30

Baseline Characteristics

CBTpro: Scaling up CBT for Psychosis Using Simulated Patients and Spoken Language Technologies

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Client Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=136 Participants
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
Client CBTpro
n=164 Participants
In addition to TAU, clinicians and clients receive the CBTpro training.
Provider Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=51 Participants
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
Provider CBTpro
n=51 Participants
In addition to TAU, clinicians and clients receive the CBTpro training.
Total
n=402 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
40.27 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.86 • n=1541 Participants
44.95 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.53 • n=1121 Participants
38.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.09 • n=2662 Participants
36.43 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.33 • n=113 Participants
42.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.97 • n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Female
57 Participants
n=1541 Participants
78 Participants
n=1121 Participants
31 Participants
n=2662 Participants
41 Participants
n=113 Participants
207 Participants
n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Male
70 Participants
n=1541 Participants
79 Participants
n=1121 Participants
16 Participants
n=2662 Participants
8 Participants
n=113 Participants
173 Participants
n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Non-binary or non-gender conforming
2 Participants
n=1541 Participants
3 Participants
n=1121 Participants
4 Participants
n=2662 Participants
2 Participants
n=113 Participants
11 Participants
n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Transgender FTM
2 Participants
n=1541 Participants
2 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
4 Participants
n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Transgender MTF
4 Participants
n=1541 Participants
1 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
5 Participants
n=793 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Identity · Other
1 Participants
n=1541 Participants
1 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
2 Participants
n=793 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
25 Participants
n=1541 Participants
21 Participants
n=1121 Participants
13 Participants
n=2662 Participants
10 Participants
n=113 Participants
69 Participants
n=793 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
111 Participants
n=1541 Participants
143 Participants
n=1121 Participants
38 Participants
n=2662 Participants
41 Participants
n=113 Participants
333 Participants
n=793 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=1541 Participants
0 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
0 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5 Participants
n=1541 Participants
1 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
1 Participants
n=113 Participants
7 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
4 Participants
n=1541 Participants
8 Participants
n=1121 Participants
1 Participants
n=2662 Participants
3 Participants
n=113 Participants
16 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=1541 Participants
1 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
1 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
31 Participants
n=1541 Participants
17 Participants
n=1121 Participants
11 Participants
n=2662 Participants
3 Participants
n=113 Participants
62 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
82 Participants
n=1541 Participants
121 Participants
n=1121 Participants
27 Participants
n=2662 Participants
39 Participants
n=113 Participants
269 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
14 Participants
n=1541 Participants
16 Participants
n=1121 Participants
12 Participants
n=2662 Participants
3 Participants
n=113 Participants
45 Participants
n=793 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=1541 Participants
0 Participants
n=1121 Participants
0 Participants
n=2662 Participants
2 Participants
n=113 Participants
2 Participants
n=793 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0,3,6 months

Population: The population number analyzed varies across time points because some participants were lost to follow-up at the 3- and 6-month assessments.

The Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) is a self-report measure of paranoid thinking over the past month, consisting of two validated subscales: Subscale A: Ideas of Reference (0-32) and Subscale B: Ideas of Persecution (0-40). Items are rated from 0 ("Not at all") to 4 ("Totally"), and each subscale is scored independently by summing item responses, with higher scores indicating greater severity. Scores ≥18 on the Persecution scale indicate clinically severe paranoid ideation. This measure was only collected and reported for client participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=136 Participants
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
CBTpro
n=164 Participants
In addition to TAU, clinicians and clients receive the CBTpro training.
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
Baseline - Subscale A
12.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.7
12.3 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.8
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
3 Months - Subscale A
12.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.9
11.4 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.1
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
6 Months - Subscale A
11.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.4
11 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.3
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
Baseline - Subscale B
12.7 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 11.1
14.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 12.6
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
3 Months - Subscale B
13.3 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 12.3
10.7 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 10.7
Revised Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS) Mean Score
6 Months - Subscale B
11.9 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 12.2
11.4 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 11.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0,3,6 months

Population: The population number analyzed varies across time points because some participants were lost to follow-up at the 3- and 6-month assessments.

The CHOICE-SF is a 12-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess perceived progress toward recovery among individuals receiving cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp). Each item is rated on a scale from 0 ("Not at all") to 10 ("Extremely") with the exception of the final question which is open-entry. Total scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores reflecting greater perceived progress in psychological recovery. An increase in the CHOICE-SF score indicates improvement in recovery; a decrease suggests reduced perceived progress.This measure was only collected and reported for client participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=136 Participants
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
CBTpro
n=164 Participants
In addition to TAU, clinicians and clients receive the CBTpro training.
Change in CHOICE-SF (Choice of Outcome in CBT for Psychosis- Short Form)
Baseline
6.2 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
6.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
Change in CHOICE-SF (Choice of Outcome in CBT for Psychosis- Short Form)
3 Months
6.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
6.4 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
Change in CHOICE-SF (Choice of Outcome in CBT for Psychosis- Short Form)
6 Months
6.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
6.6 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 1.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0,3,6 months

Population: The population number analyzed varies across time points because some participants were lost to follow-up at the 3- and 6-month assessments.

The Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) is a 3-item self-report measure that assesses functional impairment in three domains: work/school, social life, and family life/home responsibilities. Each item is rated on an 11-point scale from 0 ("Not at all impaired") to 10 ("Extremely impaired"). The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater functional impairment. A decrease in the total score reflects improved functioning. This measure was only collected and reported for client participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=136 Participants
CBT for psychosis distance learning course.
CBTpro
n=163 Participants
In addition to TAU, clinicians and clients receive the CBTpro training.
Change in in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Mean Score
6 Months
14.4 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 10.2
13.1 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 9.6
Change in in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Mean Score
Baseline
14.5 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 8.8
14.2 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 9.4
Change in in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Mean Score
3 Months
14.0 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 9.6
13.9 Score on a Scale
Standard Deviation 9.4

Adverse Events

Provider Treatment as Usual (TAU)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Provider CBTpro

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Client CBTpro

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Client Treatment as Usual (TAU)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Sarah Kopelovich, PhD

University of Washington

Phone: 206-543-3750

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place