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Behavioral Intervention

Peer Decision Coaching for Mental Illness

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Waitlist Available
Led By Elizabeth Thomas, PhD
Research Sponsored by Temple University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
18-30 years of age
Experiencing a severe mental illness (SMI) with a self-reported psychiatric diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum or major affective disorder and self-reported current or past functional impairment due to mental health challenges in major life areas
Must not have
Unable to provide informed consent as assessed by research staff
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post-intervention (up to 3 months post-baseline)
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Summary

"This trial aims to test a new method called 'peer decision coaching' to help young adults with serious mental illness make better decisions about participating in their community."

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-30 with serious mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia or major affective disorders, who feel they're not participating enough in community activities. They should want to improve their involvement and be able to make decisions about their participation.
What is being tested?
The study tests 'peer decision coaching,' where individuals with similar experiences help participants make better choices about engaging in community activities. It aims to empower those with SMI to increase their social involvement.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves peer support rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, emotional discomfort due to discussing personal challenges may occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 30 years old.
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I have a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or major depression that affects my daily life.

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 and give consent for the trial.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post-intervention (up to 3 months post-baseline)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-intervention (up to 3 months post-baseline) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Temple University Community Participation Measure (breadth ratio)
Change in Temple University Community Participation Measure (sufficiency)
Change in decision self-efficacy scale
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Peer decision coaching armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will engage in the Peer Decision Coaching intervention.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Temple UniversityLead Sponsor
313 Previous Clinical Trials
88,257 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Mental Disorders
1,099 Patients Enrolled for Mental Disorders
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ResearchFED
77 Previous Clinical Trials
9,611 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Mental Disorders
1,629 Patients Enrolled for Mental Disorders
Elizabeth Thomas, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorTemple University
~27 spots leftby Aug 2025
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