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Psychosis: Early Detection, Intervention and Prevention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Family-aided Assertive Community Treatment and Enhanced standard treatment for Prodromal Schizophrenia and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary aim of this application is to conduct a randomized, controlled clinical trial of a specialized mental health service delivery system specifically developed for prodromal psychotic disorders. The intervention is Family-aided Assertive Community Treatment (FACT). The goal of the treatment is prevention of psychosis and disability. This study will assess experimentally the clinical effectiveness of this new type of mental health service. Other domains of outcome include cognitive dysfunction and functional disability.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The experimental treatment is a combination of family psychoeducation, assertive community treatment, supported education/employment and psychotropic medication.
In this arm, the subjects will receive the same psychotropic drugs, but will receive individual case management, family education and crisis intervention