Status:

RECRUITING

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Paranoia Intervention.

Lead Sponsor:

Lucy Jonas

Conditions:

Paranoia

Eligibility:

All Genders

16-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this feasibility and acceptability trial is to test whether a new brief talking therapy can be successfully provided to and is suitable for adolescents (16-18) who are seeking help from Ch...

Detailed Description

Paranoia involves intense fears that others intend to cause harm. This fear of being under threat and unable to trust others often causes a young person significant distress and impairs everyday funct...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 16-18
  • Seeking help from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
  • A score ≥ 11 on the R-GPTS (Scale B)
  • Sufficient understanding of English
  • Capacity to consent, as assessed during the initial interview
  • Wanting support with paranoia
  • Low- moderate mental health risks (emotional difficulties that impact functioning, but no immediate risk to safety e.g., no suicidal intent).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe comorbid diagnoses apparent at the initial assessment (e.g., a primary alcohol or substance dependence issue measured using standardised assessments)
  • The presence of a developmental disability or cognitive impairment that would interfere with participation.
  • Concurrent participation in another psychological therapy
  • High levels of current risk (e.g., significant and immediate concerns about the young person's safety, such as suicidal intent).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 24 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

8 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07350954

Start Date

October 24 2025

End Date

May 1 2026

Last Update

January 20 2026

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Westminster's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

London, United Kingdom, W9 2NW