Assessing the effectiveness of a psychoeducation program for caregivers of schizophrenia patients
Efficiency Assessment of a Mental Health Professionals' Training Course for a Short Psychoeducational Program (BREF) for Families and Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia or First Psychotic Episode.
This study is testing a new training program for caregivers of people with schizophrenia to see if it helps them feel less burdened and improves the care they provide.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 206 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hôpital le Vinatier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron) |
| Trial ID | NCT05036590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a psychoeducation program called BREF on caregivers of patients with schizophrenia or first episode psychosis. It involves training health professionals to implement this program and assessing its effects on caregiver burden, patient outcomes, and mental health professionals' training. The study uses a multicentric stepped-wedge randomized control design, measuring outcomes at various intervals for caregivers, patients, and psychiatric departments. The goal is to integrate systematic psychoeducation into routine care for better health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include primary caregivers of patients with schizophrenia or first psychotic episodes who are over 18 years old and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously participated in family interventions like psychoeducation or those with severe psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce caregiver burden and improve the health of both caregivers and patients with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that psychoeducation for caregivers can lead to improved outcomes for both caregivers and patients, suggesting a positive precedent for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * people over 18yo * first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) or spouse of the patient * primary caregiver of a patient with schizophrenic disorders or first psychotic episode (DSM5) * consenting to participate to the study Exclusion Criteria: * mental disorder on Axis I * having already benefited from a family intervention such as psychoeducation * caring for several people with severe psychiatric disorders * receiving income for the caring activities * being legally responsible of the patient * having difficulty understanding fluent French * illiterate
Where this trial is running
Bron
- Hopital Vinatier — Bron, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Romain REY, MD, PhD — Ch Le Vinatier
- Study coordinator: Romain REY, MD, PhD
- Email: romain.rey@ch-le-vinatier.fr
- Phone: +33437915495
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.