Improving Health and Wellness for People With Serious Mental Illness in Puerto Rico

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorPonce Medical School Foundation, Inc.

About this trial

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a culturally tailored intervention, Bridges to Better Health and Wellness (BRIDGES), aimed at reducing chronic disease disparities among Puerto Ricans with serious mental illness (SMI). Participants receive monthly sessions with health care managers to address patient-provider stigma and care coordination.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • BRIDGES Healthcare Manager Intervention
  • Enhanced Treatment as Usual (ETAU)

Treatment groups

300 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc.

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator