Effectiveness of the Combination of Water Aerobics and Metacognitive Training

Efficacy of the Combination of Water Aerobics and Metacognitive Training (MCT) on Psychological and Physical Health Variables and Their Relationship With SP1 and SP4 Biomarkers in People With Psychosis

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of a combined intervention of water aerobics and Metacognitive Training (MCT), compared to each intervention separately, in people with psychosis. One purpose is to analyze the improvement of clinical, cognitive, metacognitive and psychosocial variables, motor coordination and physical health condition. Another purpose is to study the changes in SP1 and SP4 biomarker transcription levels as a function of the intervention received. The hypothesis is that the combined intervention will enhance the benefits of each intervention separately, specifically in symptoms, cognition, metacognition and psychosocial variables.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presence of one of the following diagnoses according to DSM-V criteria: schizophrenia, unspecific psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disorder.
• Psychopatological stability
• 18 to 55 years old
• Interested in participating in both water aerobics and MCT groups

Exclusion Criteria:

• Head injury or intellectual disabillity (premorbid IQ <=70)
• Present scores on the PANSS >=5 in hostility, lack of cooperation or suspiciousness, to guarantee a good relationship in the group
• Patients with substance dependence disorder
• Problems related to water activities (phobia, severe mobility problems...)