Mindfulness group experiences for young people at high risk for or early in psychosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, researchers will interview 15–30-year-olds who met CAARMS criteria for ultra‑high risk (UHR) or first-episode psychosis (FEP) and who participated in group-based mindfulness interventions. Interviews will focus on participants' lived experiences, perceived benefits, and any adverse effects linked to the mindfulness groups. Recruitment occurs at two French psychiatric centers, and participants must be able to give informed consent and speak French. Transcripts will be thematically analyzed to identify common patterns that could inform safer and more acceptable mindfulness offerings for this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* People aged between 15 and 30 years who meet the criteria for UHR or PEP status on the CAARMS scale and have a social functional impact (SOFAS score less than 50 or a decrease of more than 30% in the score)

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Previous episode of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
* Previous antipsychotic treatment for more than 12 months
* Organic mental disorder or intellectual disability
* Serious suicide/homicidal risk (but admissible if this risk has been resolved)
* Insufficient French language skills
* Adult unable to give consent and not under legal guardianship
* Protective measure (guardianship/conservatorship/judicial protection) or under judicial supervision
* Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision (including actual involuntary hospitalization)
* Persons in a life-threatening emergency
* Not affiliated with a social security scheme
* Minors without parental authorization
* Person who refused the audio recording of the interview

Where it's running

• Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy
  Laxou, France Recruiting
• Clinique Fondation Santé des Etudiants de France
  Vitry-le-François, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: william DALFIN — Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy
• Study coordinator: William DALFIN, MD
• Email: william.dalfin@cpn-laxou.com
• Phone: +33 3 83 92 68 22

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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.