Engaging families in coordinated care for early psychosis
Integration of a Culturally Responsive Family Peer Delivered Engagement Strategy in Coordinated Specialty Care
This study is testing a new way to help families get more involved in the care of their loved ones with early psychosis to see if it improves support and outcomes for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Washington State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Bend, Oregon and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06945055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance family member engagement in mental health services for individuals experiencing early psychosis by implementing a culturally responsive family engagement strategy delivered by family peers. It utilizes a mixed-methods, clustered stepped-wedged design to compare the effectiveness of this approach against an attention control condition. Participants will include family members of individuals receiving coordinated specialty care, who will receive psychoeducation, support, and resources to improve their involvement in care. The study seeks to address disparities in service engagement and improve outcomes for both family members and individuals in treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are family members or support persons of individuals enrolled in coordinated specialty care services for six months or less.
Not a fit: Patients who do not understand the consent process or do not speak English or Spanish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve family engagement in mental health services, leading to better outcomes for individuals with early psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that family engagement strategies can improve outcomes in mental health care, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Family Member / Support Person Inclusion Criteria: * Family member/support person of an individual enrolled in coordinated specialty care services for less than or equal to 6 months. * 18 years of age or older. * During the active implementation period (FAMES) did not participate in the attention control condition. Exclusion Criteria: * If they do not understand the consent process. * If they do not speak and/or understand English or Spanish. Primary Service User Inclusion Criteria * enrolled in coordinated specialty care services for less than or equal to 6 months. * 15 years of age or older. * Has a family member/support person willing to engage in the study. during the active implementation period (FAMES) did not participate in the attention control condition. Exclusion Criteria * if they do not understand the consent process * If they do not speak and/or understand English or Spanish
Where this trial is running
Bend, Oregon and 3 other locations
- Deschutes County Behavioral Health EASA — Bend, Oregon, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Comprehensive Healthcare — Pasco, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
- Lucid Living — Tacoma, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
- Comprehensive Healthcare — Yakima, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Oladunni Oluwoye, Associate Professor, Ph.D.
- Email: oladunni.oluwoye@wsu.edu
- Phone: 509-368-6805
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.