Status:
COMPLETED
Medical Self-Management for Improving Health Behavior Among Individuals in Community Mental Health Settings
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Chronic Disease
Mental Illness
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medical illness self-management program in improving the health and health behavior of people who are receiving care at a community mental health center...
Detailed Description
People with serious mental disorders tend to have shorter life expectancies and elevated rates of unhealthy behaviors and chronic illnesses. Peer-led medical illness self-management programs have been...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently receiving treatment at Dekalb Community Service Board
- Chronic disease
Exclusion
- History of more than two psychiatric or medical hospitalizations within the year prior to study entry
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
111 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00380536
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
November 19 2013
Active Locations (2)
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1
Winn Way Mental Health Center
Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30030
2
Clifton Springs Mental Health Center
Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30034