Pilot RCT of Self-stigma Treatment for First Episode Psychosis

Description

The overall purpose of the proposed exploratory intervention development application, is to conduct research that will inform the adaptation and preliminary testing of NECT modified for youth (aged 15-24) with first episode psychosis (FEP), targeting self-concept and illness conceptions to increase treatment engagement. The specific aims of the project are to: 1) adapt NECT to be responsive to the needs and preferences of youth with FEP, and 2) Assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the modified intervention (NECT-YA) combined with coordinated specialty care (CSC) services, compared to CSC services alone, in a small (n = 40) RCT.

Conditions

First Episode Psychosis, Youth

Talk to us

Study Overview

On this page

Study Details

Study overview

The overall purpose of the proposed exploratory intervention development application, is to conduct research that will inform the adaptation and preliminary testing of NECT modified for youth (aged 15-24) with first episode psychosis (FEP), targeting self-concept and illness conceptions to increase treatment engagement. The specific aims of the project are to: 1) adapt NECT to be responsive to the needs and preferences of youth with FEP, and 2) Assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the modified intervention (NECT-YA) combined with coordinated specialty care (CSC) services, compared to CSC services alone, in a small (n = 40) RCT.

Development of a Stage-specific Adaptation of a Self-stigma Intervention for People Recovering From a First Episode of Psychosis

Pilot RCT of Self-stigma Treatment for First Episode Psychosis

Condition
First Episode Psychosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Indianapolis

Eskenazi Health, PARC Program, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Meets criteria for FEP youth based on the following definition: age 15-24, onset of psychotic symptoms within the last 5 years, and an absence of a primary substance use or mood disorder that could be causing the psychotic symptoms (confirmed by program eligibility);
  • 2. Meets criteria for moderate (defined as a mean score of 1-1.5 on the 0-3 scale of the Internalized Stigma of Mental lllness Scale \[ISMI\]) or elevated (defined as a mean score of 1.5-3 on the 0-3 scale of the ISMI) self-stigma;
  • 3. Speaks English well enough to complete assessments and participate in groups;
  • 4. Is able to provide informed consent to participate.

Ages Eligible for Study

15 Years to 24 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York,

Study Record Dates

2024-09