Family group interventions in an early psychosis program: A re-evaluation of practice after 10 years of service delivery.
Kate Day, Rachael Starbuck, Melissa Petrakis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28537124Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 17Years - 27Years
All Genders
ID05500001
Supporting Patients by Family Education in Psychotic Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study
Led by University of Alberta · Updated on 2025-11-18
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Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor
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Alberta Health services
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a psychoeducation program designed to support family carers of young adults with psychotic illnesses. The study aims to reduce the burden on families and improve community stability for young adults experiencing psychosis by providing skill-based education and support. This prospective cohort study uses a longitudinal pre-post design to assess the long-term effects of the intervention on both family carers and young adults. The intervention consists of nine weekly 2-hour sessions covering expert-reviewed and peer-informed modules. These modules teach communication skills through the LEAP program and coping strategies based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The sessions focus on stages of the family's journey, the biopsychosocial basis of psychosis, and practical skills for caregiving. The program is delivered at a specific health services location. Participants will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after, and at 6- and 24-month follow-ups. Data collected include functional indexes for families and young adults, symptom assessments, quality of life measures, and health service utilization records over 12 months before and up to 24 months after the intervention. Family burden and symptom scales are primary outcomes. Incentives are provided for participation, and a non-equivalent control group will be used for comparison of health service use.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Supporting Patients by Family Education in Psychotic Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study
Who Can Participate
Age: 17Years - 27Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 9 weeks
Participants attend weekly family psychoeducation classes consisting of 9 modules designed to support families of young adults with psychosis.
9 weekly visits (in-person)
Follow-up
Duration - 24 months post-intervention
Participants are assessed at multiple time points after the intervention to evaluate family burden, patient symptoms, and quality of life, along with collection of health service utilization data.
3 visits at 9 weeks, 6 months, and 24 months post-intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5H 3V9
Actively Recruiting
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Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 2J7
Actively Recruiting
3
University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2B7
Actively Recruiting
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6L 5X8
Actively Recruiting
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Research Team
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Melanie Robles, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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