Pilot RCT of Self-stigma Treatment for First Episode Psychosis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age15-24
SponsorJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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);
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;
Speaks English well enough to complete assessments and participate in groups;
Is able to provide informed consent to participate.
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy- Young Adult, Combined with Coordinated Specialty Care
- Coordinated Specialty Care
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov