Evaluating Care for Patients with Schizophrenia-like Disorders in Their Environment
Official title: Interest of the Tool: Evaluation of Specific Care in an Ecological Environment for Patients Suffering From Schizophrenia-like Disorders
Run by Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit · NCT05349513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if a new questionnaire can help understand the daily needs of people with schizophrenia-like disorders by visiting them at home to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poitiers) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 23, 2022 |
| Main results expected | February 2027 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05349513 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are receiving care in a rehabilitation center.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the age range of 18 to 65, those with associated neurodevelopmental disorders, or individuals unable to participate in home visits 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 study evaluates the ecological environment of patients suffering from schizophrenia-like disorders using a new questionnaire called ESSME. The approach involves home visits to administer the questionnaire, allowing for a more personalized assessment of the patients' daily concerns and needs. Participants will be involved for a duration of six months, with multiple visits to gather data at different points in time. The goal is to improve care by setting objectives that are closely aligned with the patients' real-life situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of care for patients with schizophrenia-like disorders by tailoring interventions to their specific ecological contexts.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific use of the ESSME questionnaire is novel, similar approaches evaluating ecological factors in mental health care have shown promise in enhancing patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * man or woman aged 18 to 65 inclusive; * diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders version number 5 (DSM-V) criteria; * patient receiving care in a Center for Rehabilitation and Intersectoral Therapeutic Activities (CREATIV); * person who consented to the study; * affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme. Exclusion Criteria: * patient aged under 18 or over 65; * pregnant or breastfeeding women; * person unable or unwilling to receive a home visit; * person not consenting to the study; * presence of a diagnosis of an associated neurodevelopmental disorder; * presence of a diagnosis of dementia or associated neurodegenerative process; * person with a level of French language insufficient to understand the items.
Where it's running
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Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit
Poitiers, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carole WANGERMEZ
- Email: carole.wangermez@ch-poitiers.fr
- Phone: +33 5 49 38 00 19
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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.