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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Paranoia Intervention.
Led by Lucy Jonas · Updated on 2026-01-20
8
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
27 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The main research question for the current study is: Is it feasible and acceptable to offer a brief values-based (helping young people identify what matters most to them) and imagery (using imagination to visualise positive experiences) intervention for adolescents experiencing paranoia in CAMHS? It also aims to identify preliminary clinical outcomes, particularly changes in paranoia severity as measured by the Revised Green et al., Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS). Participants will complete an eligibility assessment and those eligible will be offered a six-session intervention. Assessment measures will be completed before, during and after the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Paranoia Intervention.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 16-18
- Seeking help from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- A score �3e�3d 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).
You will not qualify if you...
- 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).
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Westminster's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
London, United Kingdom, W9 2NW
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jessica Kingston, DClinPsy PhD
CONTACT
C
Christopher Taylor, DClinPsy PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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