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Behavioral Intervention

Taking Action Program for Serious Mental Illnesses

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Temple University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

No prior WRAP or Taking Action education

18 years of age or older

Must not have

Unable to provide informed consent

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, immediately after the intervention, 3 month follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a program called Taking Action, delivered by peers, can help college students with serious mental illnesses. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the program or just information. Those

Who is the study for?

This trial is for college students who have serious mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, or Schizophrenia. Participants should be willing to attend sessions and complete interviews. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria details are not provided.

What is being tested?

The study tests 'Taking Action,' a peer-delivered self-management program. Students will either join this program or receive only information (control group). The effectiveness of the program on mental health and academic performance will be evaluated through interviews.

What are the potential side effects?

Since 'Taking Action' is a self-management educational intervention rather than a medication, it may not have typical medical side effects. However, discussing sensitive topics could potentially cause emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have not participated in WRAP or Taking Action programs.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, immediately after the intervention, 3 month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, immediately after the intervention, 3 month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, immediately after the intervention, 3 month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Changes from Baseline in Mental Health Symptoms

Changes from Baseline in Perceived Recovery

Secondary study objectives

Change from Baseline in College Self-Efficacy

Changes from Baseline in Intention to Persist in College

Changes from Baseline in Perceived Competence in Educational Environment

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Taking Action Intervention ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the experimental condition will participate in the Taking Action intervention.

Group II: Information Only Control ConditionActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in the information only control condition will not participate in any intervention but will be given access to a resource entitled, "A Practical Guide for People with Disabilities Who Want to Go to College".

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