Evaluation of a flexible psychiatric care model in Germany
Official title: Wissenschaftliche Evaluation Des Modellvorhabens (§ 64b SGB V) am Pfalzklinikum (EVA_Pfalz)
Run by Technische Universität Dresden · NCT05181982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new flexible mental health care approach in Germany to see if it helps patients get better support and treatment compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Technische Universität Dresden Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dresden) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05181982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals receiving treatment at the Pfalzklinikum or a control hospital with specific psychiatric diagnoses and who are insured with participating statutory health insurance funds.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a permanent residence in Germany or lack sufficient follow-up data will 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 evaluation assesses the flexible and integrative psychiatric care model (FIT) implemented at the Pfalzklinikum, aiming to determine its advantages over standard psychiatric care. The FIT model promotes cross-sectoral treatment and allows for adaptable treatment intensities tailored to individual patient needs. The project, initiated in January 2020, involves collaboration with over 20 statutory health insurance funds and focuses on enhancing patient care through Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in patients' home environments. The study will analyze the effectiveness of this model in improving patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this model could lead to improved mental health outcomes and greater patient satisfaction through more personalized and flexible care.
How similar studies have gone: While there are other FIT projects in Germany, this specific evaluation is among the largest and aims to provide new insights into the effectiveness of such models.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * treatment at the Pfalzklinikum or control hospital after 01.01.2020 (date included) and before 31.12.2023 (date included) with one of the following diagnoses as main diagnosis (ICD-10: F00, F01, F02, F03, F07, F10, F20-29, F30-39, F43, F45, F40-48, F50, F60.31, F70-79, F84, F90-F98, B22 \& F02.8, G20.0 \& F02.3, G30.0 \& F00.0, G30.1 \& F00.1) at the department of psychiatry (FA 29xx), department of child and adolescent psychiatry (F30xx) or department of psychosomatic/psychotherapy (FA31xx) * being insured with any of the participating SHI funds Exclusion Criteria: * less than one year follow-up data available * non-permanent residence in Germany during observation period
Where it's running
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Center For Evidence-Based Healthcare, Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anne Neumann, Dr.
- Email: Anne.Neumann@uniklinikum-dresden.de
- Phone: +49 (0)351 458 5634
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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.