Peer coaching to help young adults with severe mental illness make community decisions
Enhancing Community Participation Outcomes Among Young Adults With Serious Mental Illnesses Through Peer-Delivered Decision Support
NA · Temple University · NCT06492434
This study is testing a new coaching program to see if it helps young adults with serious mental illnesses make better decisions about getting involved in their communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Temple University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06492434 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to pilot test a peer-delivered decision support intervention known as 'peer decision coaching' to improve decision-making about community participation for young adults with serious mental illnesses. Utilizing a single-group, pre-post, convergent mixed methods design, the study will recruit 40 participants to assess the impact of the intervention on their decision-making and community involvement. The research will combine qualitative insights from participants' experiences with quantitative measures to evaluate outcomes effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults aged 18-30 who are experiencing a severe mental illness and wish to improve their community participation.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have legal, residential, or guardianship restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower young adults with severe mental illness to make informed decisions about their community participation, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using peer support interventions for mental health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-30 years of age; * Experiencing a SMI, as determined by: (a) self-reported psychiatric diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum or major affective disorder, and (b) self-reported current or past functional impairment due to experiencing mental health challenges in one or more major life areas (i.e., work school, social activities) * Able to identify at least 2 areas of community participation that individuals want to be doing more in in the next 6 months * Current sufficiency of community participation (i.e., number of important participation areas done enough / number of important participation areas) of 50% or less. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent, as assessed by research staff using an active recall method * limited ability to act on decisions due to self-reported legal, residential, or guardianship restrictions.
Where this trial is running
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 1 other locations
- Temple University — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (RECRUITING)
- Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Brattleboro, Vermont, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth Thomas, PhD — Temple University
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth Thomas, PhD
- Email: elizabeth.thomas@temple.edu
- Phone: 215-204-1699
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.
Conditions: Severe Mental Disorder, Peer specialists, Decision Support Techniques, Young Adult