Program to help youths at high risk for psychosis in Sacramento
Increasing Access to Evidence-Based CHR-P Assessment and Treatment Via Stepped-Care in Community-based Settings
This study is testing a new program to help young people in Sacramento who are at risk for psychosis by providing them with better support and treatment options in local mental health clinics.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 223 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Elk Grove, California and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06640803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program evaluates a stepped-care intervention aimed at identifying and treating youths aged 12-25 who are at clinical high risk for psychosis in Sacramento, California. It involves universal screening in community mental health clinics and a team-based intervention that includes training in Cognitive Behavioral Case Management (CBCM). The initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of local clinics to manage these at-risk youths and triage them to specialized services when necessary. The program will be implemented across multiple community mental health centers, ensuring access for those with public insurance or no insurance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are youths aged 12-25 who are receiving care in designated community mental health clinics and are assessed to be at clinical high risk for psychosis.
Not a fit: Patients with intellectual disabilities or those requiring urgent clinical care at a higher level will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve early identification and treatment of psychosis in at-risk youths, potentially preventing the onset of full-blown psychotic disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with stepped-care approaches in mental health, indicating potential for this program's effectiveness.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical High Risk for Psychosis Syndrome as assessed by the mini-SIPS 2. Aged between 12-25 years old 3. Receiving care in one of six identified community mental health clinics 4. Eligibility for Sacramento County Medicare 5. Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Intellectual disability (IQ\<70) 2. Urgent clinical need for a higher level of care
Where this trial is running
Elk Grove, California and 5 other locations
- River Oak Center for Children — Elk Grove, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Turning Point Community Programs — Elk Grove, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of California Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Early Psychosis Programs — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of California-Davis CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Capital Star Community Services — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Heartland Child and Family Services — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniel I Shapiro, PhD
- Email: dishapiro@ucdavis.edu
- Phone: 916-734-7875
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.