Psychoeducation for families of young adults with psychotic disorders
Supporting Patients by Family Education in Psychotic Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study
This study is testing a program that teaches families of young adults with psychotic disorders how to better support their loved ones and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 113 (estimated) |
| Ages | 17 Years to 27 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Edmonton, Alberta and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05500001 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement a psychoeducation intervention for family carers of young adults experiencing psychotic disorders. It addresses the lack of education and support for families, equipping them with skills and knowledge to better support their loved ones. The intervention consists of nine expert-reviewed psychoeducation modules designed to reduce family burden and enhance community stabilization for service users. The effectiveness of this intervention will be assessed using a longitudinal pre-post design to evaluate its impact on service utilization and functional outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults aged 17-27 who have recently been admitted or discharged from a psychiatric unit for psychosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not proficient in English or have not had a recent psychiatric admission for psychosis will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the ability of families to support their loved ones with psychotic disorders, leading to better outcomes for both the patients and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that family psychoeducation can be beneficial, but this specific approach is novel in its comprehensive, public-health level implementation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Young adult service user is aged 17-27 at time of recruitment * Young adult service user has had an admission or discharge from an Alberta Health Services or Covenant Health psychiatric unit for psychosis in the Edmonton Zone within previous 12-months Exclusion Criteria: * Not proficient in English * Young adult service user has NOT had an admission or discharge from an Alberta Health Services or Covenant Health psychiatric unit for psychosis in the Edmonton Zone within previous 12-months
Where this trial is running
Edmonton, Alberta and 3 other locations
- Royal Alexandra Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
- Alberta Hospital Edmonton — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
- University of Alberta Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melanie Robles, md — University of Alberta
- Study coordinator: Melanie Robles, MD
- Email: maduples@ualberta.ca
- Phone: (780) 983-9773
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.