Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Individual psychoeducation program for inpatients with schizophrenia

Official title: Evaluation of the Individual Early Psychoeducation Program for Schizophrenic Disorders in Inpatients: A Randomized, Multicenter Trial

Run by University Hospital, Tours · NCT05329363 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new education program for hospitalized patients with schizophrenia to see if it helps them understand their treatment better and stay well longer.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Tours
Academic / other
Locations11 sites (Blois and 10 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 17, 2022
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2024
Trial IDNCT05329363 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 diagnosed schizophrenic disorder or related conditions who can communicate verbally.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not speak French or have participated in a psycho-education group in the last two years 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 an individual psychoeducation program called PEPITS for inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders. The program is designed to be implemented by nurses during the early stages of hospitalization, aiming to enhance medication compliance and improve patient insight. By focusing on psychoeducation, the study hypothesizes that it will reduce relapse rates and enhance the overall quality of life for patients. The approach emphasizes the importance of therapeutic alliance and patient engagement in their treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve medication adherence and reduce relapse rates in patients with schizophrenia.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that psychoeducation can improve treatment outcomes in psychiatric disorders, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Patient with a diagnosed and reported schizophrenic disorder announced :

  * Schizophrenia
  * Schizoaffective disorder
* Or a diagnosed and reported Delusional Disorder
* Express written consent by the participant after receiving information about the study
* Be able to communicate verbally
* Participant affiliated to a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Patient who does not speak French
* Participation in a psycho-education group in the last 2 years
* Patient under legal protection or guardianship

Where it's running

  • Service de psychiatrie
    Chinon, France
    Recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    La Roche-sur-Yon, France
    Recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Rennes, France
    Recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, France
    Recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Tours, France
    Recruiting
  • Serrvice de Psychiatrie
    Blois, France
    Withdrawn
Show 5 more locations
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Dreux, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Fleury-les-Aubrais, France
    Withdrawn
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Neuilly-sur-Marne, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Saint-Maurice, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Service de psychiatrie
    Sotteville-lès-Rouen, France
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.