Intervention to help adults with mental illness return to active lives
Healthy ReStart Intervention to Improve Health and Functioning
This study tests a new program that helps adults with mental illness get back to their daily lives after tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing support from health coaches.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05544344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests an intervention designed to assist adults with mental illness in regaining their health and functionality after significant disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The intervention involves health coaching, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and online wellness tools, delivered by trained health coaches. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the intervention along with usual services or usual services alone, with assessments conducted at baseline and six months later. The study aims to evaluate changes in mental and physical health, functioning, and self-management skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a serious mental illness and moderate to severe functional impairment.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments that prevent informed consent or those who cannot communicate in English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the health and quality of life for adults with mental illness.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using similar approaches to support mental health recovery, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and older * Diagnosis of serious mental illness defined as a DSM 5 psychiatric disorder and moderate to severe functional impairment * Membership in a collaborating community mental health agency * Access to the Internet for online meetings * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * A cognitive impairment preventing informed consent * Unable to communicate in English
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- Trilogy Behavioral Health Care — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Judith A Cook, Ph.D.
- Email: jcook@uic.edu
- Phone: 312-355-3921
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.