Psychoeducation for families of young adults with psychotic disorders
Official title: Supporting Patients by Family Education in Psychotic Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study
Run by University of Alberta · NCT05500001 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 17 Years to 27 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 113 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Edmonton, Alberta and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05500001 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Previous studies have shown that family psychoeducation can be beneficial, but this specific approach is novel in its comprehensive, public-health level implementation.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.