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Altitudes: A Blended Digital Health Intervention to Support Caregivers and Other Supporters of Young People With Psychosis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Device: Altitudes USA for Care Burden and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 17 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the feasibility, accessibility, and potential clinical benefits of implementing a moderated online social media platform with therapeutic content, Altitudes, to parents, caregivers, and supporters of young people with psychosis across the state of North Carolina, including in Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs, Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) programs, and other community services where caregivers or supporters of young persons experiencing psychosis receive care. The investigators will evaluate acceptability and feasibility with up to 50 caregivers and supporters over the course of 6 months. Acceptability and usability will be assessed with various acceptability measures with the Altitudes caregivers and supporters, and caregivers and supporters' engagement with the digital platform. The investigators will additionally evaluate the impact of the platform on caregiver and supporter's psychological status, well-being, and social support, as measured via self-report questionnaires.
Study Details
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Interventions
Experimental participants will be onboarded to the digital platform, including the different spaces and how to use the site. The site includes educational and therapeutic content that is tailored to each individual and their current needs and experiences, including psychoeducation, supporting their loved one, self- care, social support, and so on. Further, the platform includes a moderated social media function, where users and family peer workers can post text, images, videos, and comments to connect and share their experiences. The site is monitored by graduated students and trained clinicians.