Helping people with psychiatric disabilities improve their health through peer support
Peer Navigators for the Health and Wellness of People With Psychiatric Disabilities
This study is testing whether having peer support from people who have experienced recovery can help adults with psychiatric disabilities improve their overall health and wellness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 354 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Illinois Institute of Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05018351 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to address the significant health disparities faced by adults with psychiatric disabilities, who often die 20 to 30 years younger than their peers. By employing peer navigators—individuals with lived experience of recovery—the initiative facilitates access to fragmented health services, helping participants manage their physical health and wellness goals. The navigators provide in-person support, accompanying participants to various health-related appointments and fostering personal empowerment. The approach is designed to enhance both subjective recovery experiences and objective health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older with serious mental illness who are motivated to improve their physical health and wellness.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving services from a peer support specialist or Assertive Community Treatment may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and quality of life for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that community health work and personal navigation can effectively improve service engagement in fragmented health systems.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Serious mental illness (as indicated by disability) * A desire to improve their physical health/wellness and prevent disease through peer health navigation * Willing to attend * Active Thresholds member residing in the catchment area (Chicago South Side) Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving services from a peer support specialist to work on health-related goals * Currently receiving Assertive Community Treatment services * Not an active Thresholds member * Does not reside in the catchment area (Chicago South Side)
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations
- Thresholds — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Illinois Institute of Technology — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patrick W Corrigan, PsyD — Illinois Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Patrick W Corrigan, PsyD
- Email: corrigan@iit.edu
- Phone: 312-567-7983
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.