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The feasibility of culturally adapted computerised cognitive remediation for first-episode psychosis.

Press, C., Bamford, J., Renwick L., Noke M., Drake R., & Husain N. (2025)

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CIRCuiTS™

Effectiveness of cognitive remediation in subjects with Major Depressive Disorder: A multicenter randomized controlled study in a real-world setting

Barlati, S., Nibbio, G., Bellomo, A., Carpiniello, B., Colombo, C., De Giorgi, S., Deste, G., Maina, G., Martinotti, G., Tortorella, A. Di Salvo, G., Luciano, M., Pinna, F., Ventriglio, A., Fiorillo, A, Vita, A., & the CogRemMDD Study Group (2025)

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Randomised Control Trial

A meta-analysis of cognitive remediation in schizophrenia

McGurk, S.R., Twamley, E.W., Sitzer, D., McHugo, G., & Mueser, K.T. (2007)

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Mental health system funding of cognitive enhancement interventions for schizophrenia: Summary and update of the New York Office of Mental Health expert panel and stakeholder meeting.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., Covell, N.H., Ciccerone, K.D., Drake, R.E., Silverstein, S.M., Medalia, A., Myers, R., Bellack, A.S., Bell, M.D., and Essock, S.M. (2012).

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TSW

Compensatory cognitive training for psychosis: effects in a randomized controlled trial.

Twamley, E. W., Vella, L., Burton, C. Z., Heaton, R. K., & Jeste, D. V. (2012).

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Compensatory cognitive training for people with first-episode schizophrenia: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Mendella, P. D., Burton, C. Z., Tasca, G. A., Roy, P., St Louis, L., & Twamley, E. W. (2015).

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Evaluation of a cognitive remediation intervention for college students with psychiatric conditions.

Mullen, M. G., Thompson, J. L., Murphy, A. A., Malenczak, D., Giacobbe, G., Karyczak, S., Holloway, K. E., Twamley, E. W., Silverstein, S. M., & Gill, K. J. (2017).

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Compensatory cognitive training for people with severe mental illnesses in supported employment: A randomized controlled trial.

Twamley, E. W., Thomas, K. R., Burton, C. Z., Vella, L., Jeste, D. V., Heaton, R. K., & McGurk, S. R. (2019).

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SMART-CPT for veterans with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and history of traumatic brain injury: a randomised controlled trial.

Jak, A. J., Jurick, S., Crocker, L. D., Sanderson-Cimino, M., Aupperle, R., Rodgers, C. S., Thomas, K. R., Boyd, B., Norman, S. B., Lang, A. J., Keller, A. V., Schiehser, D. M., & Twamley, E. W. (2019).

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Integrative cognitive remediation for early psychosis: Results from a randomized controlled trial.

Vidarsdottir, O. G., Roberts, D. L., Twamley, E. W., Gudmundsdottir, B., Sigurdsson, E., & Magnusdottir, B. B. (2019).

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Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure/Sorting Therapy for Late-Life Hoarding: Effects on Neuropsychological Performance.

Ayers, C. R., Davidson, E. J., Dozier, M. E., & Twamley, E. W. (2020).

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Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Social Skills Training and Compensatory Cognitive Training for Negative Symptoms of Psychosis: Effects in a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Granholm, E., Twamley, E. W., Mahmood, Z., Keller, A. V., Lykins, H. C., Parrish, E. M., Thomas, M. L., Perivoliotis, D., & Holden, J. L. (2022).

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Integrated therapy approaches in schizophrenia: Evidence and limitations.

Mueller, D. R. (2023).

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The relation of integrated psychological therapy to resting state functional brain connectivity networks in patients with schizophrenia.

Gallos, I. K., Mantonakis, L., Spilioti, E., Kattoulas, E., Savvidou, E., Anyfandi, E., ... & Siettos, C. I. (2021).

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Does Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy (INT) reduce severe negative symptoms in schizophrenia outpatients?

Mueller, D. R., Khalesi, Z., Benzing, V., Castiglione, C. I., & Roder, V. (2017).

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INT

The implementation and effectiveness of Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT) in chronic middle-aged inpatients with schizophrenia.

Poulou, A., Anagnostopoulos, F., Vatakis, A., Mellon, R. C., & Mueller, D. R. (2025).

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Definition, assessment and treatment of cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia: expert opinion and practical recommendations.

Vita, A., Barlati, S., Cavallaro, R., Mucci, A., Riva, M. A., Rocca, P., ... & Galderisi, S. (2024).

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A systematic review of factors that influence the efficacy of cognitive remediation therapy in schizophrenia.

Reser, M. P., Slikboer, R., & Rossell, S. L. (2019).

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Factors Impacting Access and Engagement of Cognitive Remediation Therapy for People with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review.

Altman, R. A. E., Tan, E. J., & Rossell, S. L. (2023).

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A Meta-analysis of Cognitive Remediation for Schizophrenia: Efficacy and the Role of Participant and Treatment Factors.

Lejeune, J. A., Northrop, A., & Kurtz, M. M. (2021).

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The Effects of Cognitive Remediation on Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Illness: A Meta-analytic Investigation of Efficacy.

Melville, G., Preisig, C., Zheng, M., & Kurtz, M. M. (2024).

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What variables predict cognitive remediation associated improvement in individuals with psychosis?

Fiszdon, J. M., Kurtz, M. M., Parente, L., & Choi, J. (2020).

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An integrated program of computer-presented and physical cognitive training exercises for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Wexler, B. E., Vitulano, L. A., Moore, C., Katsovich, L., Smith, S. D., Rush, C., ... & Leckman, J. F. (2021).

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Cognitive priming and cognitive training: immediate and far transfer to academic skills in children.

Wexler, B. E., Iseli, M., Leon, S., Zaggle, W., Rush, C., Goodman, A., ... & Bo, E. (2016)

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Returning to basic principles to develop more effective treatments for central nervous system disorders.

Wexler, B. E. (2022)

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Neuroplasticity-based computerized cognitive remediation for treatment-resistant geriatric depression.

Morimoto, S. S., Wexler, B. E., Liu, J., Hu, W., Seirup, J., & Alexopoulos, G. S. (2014)

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Die Wirksamkeit des Integrierten Psychologischen Therapieprogramms (IPT) bei schizophren Erkrankten: Systematischer Review und Metaanalyse.

Blum, A. (2024)

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IPT

Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT): effectiveness in schizophrenia inpatient settings related to patients` age.

Müller, D. R., Schmidt, S. J. & Roder, V. (2013)

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IPT

Effectiveness of Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT) for schizophrenia patients: a research up-date.

Roder, V., Müller, D. R. & Schmidt, S. J. (2011)

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IPT

Effektivität des Integrierten Psychologischen Therapieprogramms (IPT). Eine Meta-Analyse über 28 unabhängige Studien.

Müller, D. R., Roder, V. & Brenner. H. D. (2007)

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IPT

Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT) for schizophrenia: Is it effective?

Roder, V., Müller, D. R., Mueser, K. T. & Brenner, H. D. (2006)

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IPT

Can cognitive remediation in groups prevent relapses: results of a 1 year follow up RCT.

Mueller DR, Khalesi Z, Roder V (2020)

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INT, Randomised Control Trial

One-Year randomized controlled trial and follow-up of Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy for schizophrenia outpatients.

Mueller, D. R., Schmidt, S. J. & Roder. V. (2015)

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INT

INT - Integrated neurocognitive therapy for schizophrenia patients. Berlin, Springer International Publishing, the Netherlands.

Roder, V. & Mueller, D. R. (2015)

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INT

The feasibility and acceptability to service users of CIRCuiTS™, a computerized cognitive remediation therapy programme for schizophrenia.

Reeder, C., Pile, V., Crawford, P., Cella, M., Rose, D., Wykes, T., ... & Callard, F. (2016).

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CIRCuiTS™

A new generation computerised metacognitive cognitive remediation programme for schizophrenia (CIRCuiTS™): A randomised controlled trial.

Reeder, C., Huddy, V., Cella, M., Taylor, R., Greenwood, K., Landau, S., & Wykes, T. (2017).

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CIRCuiTS™, Randomised Control Trial

Evaluation of a new online cognitive remediation therapy (CIRCuiTS™) training for mental health professionals.

Taylor, R., Crowther, A., Tinch‐Taylor, R., Lewin, C. D. C., Cali, C., Reeder, C., ... & Wykes, T. (2023).

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CIRCuiTS™

Cognitive remediation works but how should we provide it? An adaptive randomized controlled trial of delivery methods using a patient nominated recovery outcome in first-episode participants.

Wykes, T., Stringer, D., Boadu, J., Tinch-Taylor, R., Csipke, E., Cella, M., ... & Joyce, E. M. (2023).

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CIRCuiTS™, Randomised Control Trial

Integrative cognitive remediation for early psychosis: Results from a randomized controlled trial.

Vidarsdottir OG, Roberts DL, Twamley EW, Gudmundsdottir B, Sigurdsson E, Magnusdottir BB. (2019)

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NEAR, Randomised Control Trial

Cognitive training in affective disorders improves memory: a preliminary study using the NEAR approach.

Naismith SL, Redoblado-Hodge MA, Lewis SJG, Scott EM, Hickie IB (2010b).

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NEAR

The pilot study of a Neuropsychological Educational Approach to Cognitive Remediation for patients with schizophrenia in Japan.

Ikezawa S, Mogami T, Hayami Y, et al. (2012)

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NEAR

Translating cognitive behavioral interventions from bench to bedside: The feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation in research as compared to clinical settings.

Medalia A, Erlich MD, Soumet-Leman C, et al. (2019)

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NEAR

Feasibility and pilot efficacy of cognitive remediation for people in residential substance use treatment.

Allan J, Thompson A, Carlyle M, Thomas M, Medalia A. (2022)

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NEAR

Cognitive remediation in large systems of psychiatric care.

Medalia A, Saperstein AM, Erlich MD, Sederer LI. (2019)

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NEAR

A randomized controlled trial of cognitive remediation in schizophrenia.

Hodge MA, Siciliano D, Withey P, Moss B, Moore G, Judd G, Shores EA, Harris A. (2010)

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NEAR, Randomised Control Trial

The feasibility of implementing cognitive remediation for work in community based psychiatric rehabilitation programs.

McGurk, S.R., Watkins, M.A, Dalton, C.M., Deutsch, H., & Mueser, K.T. (2017).

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TSW

Implementation of the Thinking Skills or Work program in a psychosocial clubhouse.

McGurk, S.R., Schiano, D., Mueser, K.T., & Wolfe, R. (2010).

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TSW

The effects of the combination of cognitive training and supported employment on improving clinical and working outcomes for people with schizophrenia in Japan.

Sato, S., Iwata, K., Furukawa, S., Matsuda, Y., Hatsuse, N., & Ikebuchi, E. (2014).

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TSW

Cognitive remediation for vocational rehabilitation nonresponders.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., Xie, H., Feldman, K., Shay, Y., Klein, L., & Wolfe, R. (2016).

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TSW

Cognitive enhancement and illness self-management in vocational rehabilitation.

McGurk, S. R., & Mueser, K. T. (2015).

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TSW

Cognitive enhancement treatment for people with mental illness who do not respond to supported employment: A randomized controlled trial.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., Xie, H., Welsh, J., Kaiser, S., Drake, R.E., Becker, D., Bailey, E., Fraser, G., Wolfe, R., & McHugo, G.J. (2015).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Work, recovery, and comorbidity in schizophrenia.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., DeRosa, T., & Wolfe, R. (2009).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Cognitive training for supported employment: 2–3-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., Feldman K., Wolfe, R., & Pascaris, A. (2007).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Cognitive training and supported employment for persons with severe mental illness: One-year results from a randomized controlled trial.

McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., & Pascaris, A. (2005).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Adding cognitive remediation to employment support services: A randomized controlled trial.

Burns, A. M. N., & Erickson, D. H. (2023).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Disseminating action‐based cognitive remediation to an early psychosis network: Clinician perspectives on feasibility and implementation barriers.

Wood‐Ross C, Milanovic M, Vanrooy T, Bromley S, Bowie CR. (2024)

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ABCR

Implementation of Action-Based Cognitive Remediation in First Episode Psychosis: A Multi-Method Evaluation of Feasibility and Efficacy.

Murphy C, Hogarth J, Reynolds K, Wood-Ross C, Vanrooy T, Bowie CR. (2023)

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ABCR

A randomised controlled trial of psychotherapy and cognitive remediation to target cognition in mood disorders.

Douglas KM, Groves S, Crowe MT, Inder ML, Jordan J, Carlyle D, Wells H, Beaglehole B, Mulder R, Lacey C, Luty S, Eggleston K, Frampton C, Bowie CR, Porter RJ. (2022)

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ABCR, Randomised Control Trial

Change in prefrontal activity and executive functions after Action-Based Cognitive Remediation in bipolar disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

Ott C, Macoveanu J, Bowie CR, Fisher P, Knudsen G, Kessing L, Miskowiak K. (2021)

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ABCR, Bipolar

Effect of Action-Based Cognitive Remediation on cognitive impairment in patients with remitted bipolar disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

Ott CV, Vinberg M, Kessing LV, Bowie CR, Forman JL, Miskowiak, KW. (2021)

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ABCR, Bipolar, Randomised Control Trial

A comparison of compensatory and restorative cognitive interventions in early psychosis.

Kidd SA, Herman Y, Virdee G, Bowie CR, Velligan D, Plagiannakos C, Voineskos A. (2020)

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ABCR

Effect of action-based cognitive remediation on cognition and neural activity in bipolar disorder: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Ott CV, Vinberg M, Bowie CR, Christensen EM, Knudsen GM, Kessing LV, Miskowiak KW. (2018)

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ABCR, Bipolar, Randomised Control Trial

Action-based cognitive remediation for individuals with serious mental illnesses: Effects of real-world simulations and goal setting on functional and vocational outcomes.

Bowie CR, Grossman M, Gupta M, Holshausen K, Best MW. (2017)

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ABCR

Cognitive remediation in persistently mentally ill inpatients: A randomized controlled trial.

Lindenmayer, J.P., McGurk, S.R., Mueser, K.T., Khan, A., Wance, D., Hoffman, L., Wolfe, R., & Xie, H. (2008).

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TSW, Randomised Control Trial

Specific vs general cognitive remediation for executive functioning in schizophrenia: a multicenter randomized trial.

Franck N., Duboc C., Sundby C., Amado I., Wykes T., Demily C., Launay C., Le Roy V., Bloch P., Willard D., Todd A., Petitjean F., Foullu S., Briant P., Grillon M.L., Deppen P., Verdoux H., Bralet M.C., Januel D., Roy P., all the other members of the Cognitive Remediation Network, Vianin P. (2013)

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C3RP

Cognitive Remediation in Bipolar (CRiB2): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing efficacy and mechanisms of cognitive remediation therapy compared to treatment as usual.

Tsapekos, D., Strawbridge, R., Cella, M., Goldsmith, K., Kalfas, M., Taylor, R. H., ... & Young, A. H. (2023).

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Bipolar, Randomised Control Trial

Satisfaction with cognitive remediation therapy: its effects on implementation and outcomes using the cognitive remediation satisfaction scale.

Evans, J., Tinch-Taylor, R., Csipke, E., Cella, M., Pickles, A., McCrone, P., ... & Wykes, T. (2023).

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Satisfaction, CIRCuiTS™

About the Cognitive Remediation Experts Workshop (CREW)

We are an international network of professionals dedicated to the advancement of cognitive remediation. Through research, training and collaboration we aim to enhance the quality of cognitive remediation therapies and make them accessible.

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