Evaluation of a flexible psychiatric care model for children and adolescents

[Wissenschaftliche Evaluation Modellvorhaben in Der Kinder- Und Jugendpsychiatrie (§ 64b SGB V) - Therapeutische Intensivbehandlung im Ambulanten Setting (TIBAS) am Universitätsklinikum Tübingen]

Observational Technische Universität Dresden · NCT04727359

This study is testing a new flexible care model for children and teens with mental health issues to see if it works better than standard treatment by offering more support and options for care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorTechnische Universität Dresden Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tübingen)
Trial IDNCT04727359 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This evaluation focuses on the flexible and integrative psychiatric care model (FIT64b) in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University Hospital Tübingen. The study aims to determine whether the FIT64b model provides advantages over standard care by offering more cross-sectoral services and flexible treatment intensities. It includes various levels of intensive outpatient treatment designed to facilitate earlier discharge from inpatient care. A person-centered case manager supports patients and their families throughout the treatment process.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include children and adolescents aged 6 and older who are insured with AOK Baden-Württemberg and receiving treatment at the University Hospital Tübingen.

Not a fit: Patients who are in acute danger to themselves or others may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this model could enhance the quality of psychiatric care for children and adolescents, leading to better mental health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar integrative care approaches, suggesting potential for success in this model.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Module A

* treatment in UKT or control hospital (both KJP) within recruitment phase
* being insured with AOK Baden-Württemberg

Module B

* at least 6 years of age
* written consent of the children and adolescents plus written consent of the custodians
* sufficient cognitive and linguistic ability to participate in the survey

Module C1 (semi-structured interviews)

* sufficient knowledge of German as well as cognitive and linguistic abilities to participate in the interviews
* written consent of the custodians to participate
* recommendation for the social service of AOK Baden-Württemberg

Module C2 (focus group discussion) • several months of experience in working with the social service of the AOK Baden-Württemberg or the employees of the UKT within the framework of the FIT64b model project at the UKT

Exclusion Criteria:

Module A

* less than one year follow-up data available

Module B

• acute danger to self or others

Module C1 (semi-structured interviews) • none

Module C2 (focus group discussion)

• little cooperation with employees of the respective other institution (UKT and social service, e.g. one-time participation in a case conference)

Where this trial is running

Tübingen

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Mental Health CareCross-sectoral TreatmentFlexible and Integrated TreatmentFIT64bChild and Adolescent PsychiatryEvaluationCohort Study
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