Pilot RCT of Self-stigma Treatment for First Episode Psychosis (NECT-YA)
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Bethany Leonhardt
Primary Investigator
Overview
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to conduct preliminary testing of a group psychotherapy invention (Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy; NECT). This intervention targets self-stigma and illness conceptions among persons with first-epiosde psychosis with the goal of increasing treatment engagement.
THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY - Potential research subjects
will be pooled from patients at the Prevention and Recovery Center (PARC) for early Psychosis at Eskenazi Hospital.
Description
The investigators will conduct a small RCT of the modified intervention (NECT-YA), combined
with CSC, in comparison with CSC alone, with 40 persons recruited from three FEP programs,g acceptability and feasibility, and collecting data on primary outcome (servicegagement and therapeutic alliance), related outcomes (self-esteem, hopelessness, and socialunctioning) and mechanisms of action (self-stigma, illness conceptions and coping). Thevestigators will also collect qualitative data on participants' impressions of NECT-YA,
which will inform additional revisions of the manual.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Psychosis
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Age: Between 15 Years - 24 Years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meets criteria for FEP youth based on the following definition: age 15-24, onset ofychotic symptoms within the last 5 years, and an absence of a primary substance used disorder that could be causing the psychotic symptoms (confirmed by programgibility);
- Meets criteria for moderate (defined as a mean score of 1-1.5 on the 0-3 scale of thezed Stigma of Mental lllness Scale [ISMI]) or elevated (defined as a mean1.5-3 on the 0-3 scale of the ISMI) self-stigma;
- Speaks English well enough to complete assessments and participate in groups;
- Is able to provide informed consent to participate.
Updated on
03 May 2024.
Study ID: PSY-JJCOLLEGE-SELF-STIGMA, 17722
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