Caring for the Carer
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
About this trial
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of implementing a novel, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention to caregivers and supporters of individuals who have experienced psychosis, regardless of their relative's engagement in treatment specific to psychosis (i.e., coordinated specialty care (CSC) services). Additionally, the investigators will assess the secondary aim of impact on well-being as a result of the intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
The participants must be a parent, caregiver, or supporter of a young person who has been referred to a CSC program for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) in the past 3 years. A parent or supporter is considered eligible for the study if their young person was referred to the program but chose not or was unable to engage in CSC or is currently on the waitlist for FEP treatment.
Parent, caregiver, or supporter must be at least 18 years of age
Participants recruited from UNC CSC programs
Parent, caregiver, or supporter must be able to engage in research assessments and consent to audio recording sessions for fidelity ratings
Disqualifiers
Parent, caregiver, or supporter is currently engaged in legal action against the loved one receiving services/experiencing psychosis
Parent, caregiver, or supporter's loved one has never experienced psychosis
Parent, caregiver, or supporter does not speak English
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Caregivers
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead sponsor
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov