Adapting peer support for mental health in Brazil
Official title: Adaptation and Implementation of Peer Support to Optimize Engagement and Outcomes for People With Serious Mental Illness in Campinas, Brazil
Run by Yale University · NCT05842889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to adapt a peer support program for people with serious mental illness in Brazil to see if it helps them get better care and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2025 |
| Study ends | May 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05842889 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are receiving acute care services in Campinas, Brazil.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not receiving acute care services or are under 18 years of age may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to adapt and implement an evidence-based peer support model tailored to Brazilian culture to improve engagement and continuity of care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). The research addresses the significant treatment gap in Brazil, where many individuals with mental disorders do not access community-based care. By involving stakeholders in a participatory research design, the study seeks to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and tolerability of this culturally-responsive intervention. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for those living with SMI in Brazil.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to mental health care and enhance the quality of life for individuals with serious mental illness in Brazil.
How similar studies have gone: While the adaptation of peer support models has shown promise in other contexts, this specific approach tailored to Brazilian culture is novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age and receiving acute care services in Campinas Brazil. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Yale University Program for Recovery and Community Health
New Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.