À deux, c'est mieux — group program to improve romantic relationships for young adults with severe mental illness
Study on the Effectiveness of a Group Intervention on Romantic Relationships in Young Adults With Severe Mental Illness
This program will try a 12-week, small-group course to help single adults with severe mental illness build skills for dating, communication, and closer social relationships.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07316803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter prospective program delivers a manualized 12-session group intervention led by trained mental health professionals in small groups of 4–6 participants. Sessions progress from attraction and communication to emotional intimacy, attachment-related anxiety, and sexuality, using group discussion, experiential exercises, and practical strategies to build relationship skills. Participants complete measures before the program, after the 12 sessions, and at a three-month follow-up to track changes in romantic and social functioning, self-esteem, loneliness, and social cognition. The program is inclusive of sexual and gender diversity and is delivered in French at two outpatient rehabilitation sites in Île-de-France.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder who are currently single, motivated to pursue romantic relationships, have received mental health care in the past two years, and can participate in French-language group sessions are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People receiving acute or crisis-level psychiatric care, those who cannot speak or read French, individuals unable to comply with group rules (for example maintaining sobriety during sessions), or those not motivated to pursue relationships are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may gain greater confidence in dating, improved communication and emotional skills, reduced loneliness, and better romantic and social functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Group-based social skills and rehabilitation programs for people with severe mental illness have shown modest gains in social functioning, but interventions specifically targeting romantic relationship skills are relatively novel with limited prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Diagnosis of a severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder) * Currently single * Motivated to improve romantic and social relationships and to pursue a romantic relationship * Received mental health care within the past two years * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to speak or read French * Currently receiving acute or crisis-level psychiatric care * Unable to comply with study procedures or group rules (e.g., maintaining sobriety during sessions)
Where this trial is running
Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region and 1 other locations
- HDJ (Hôpital de Jour) — Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
- L'UNIRRE (Unité Référente de Réhabilitation) — Neuilly-sur-Marne, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Raluca ROSETTI, Principal Investigator — Psychiatrist, EPS Ville-Evrard
- Study coordinator: Youcef BENCHERIF, Clinical Project Manager
- Email: y.bencherif@epsve.fr
- Phone: 00.33.01.43.09.32.32
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.