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N/A N=100 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Psychosis: Early Detection, Intervention and Prevention

Prodromal Schizophrenia · Psychotic Disorders · Severe Bipolar Disorder With Psychotic Features · Severe Major Depression With Psychotic Features

Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
2.0%
Results posted
Feb 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Onset of Psychosis — 10; 14 percentage of sample converting

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Family-aided Assertive Community Treatment (Behavioral); Enhanced standard treatment (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 12+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
MaineHealth
Primary completion
Sep 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Onset of Psychosis
10; 14
SECONDARY
Functioning
59.83; 54.68

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Prodromal psychotic symptoms
  • Age 12-35
  • In catchment area (greater Portland, Maine)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Previous or current psychotic episode
  • IQ less than 70
  • Outside catchment area
  • Toxic psychosis
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01597141). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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