N/A
Completed N=71
Pilot Study of Motivational Interviewing for Loved Ones
Psychotic disorders · Psychosis · Psychotic Episode
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04010747 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
71
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in the Number of Mental Health Related Appointments Attended by the Individual With Psychosis (IP) in the Past 30 Days — 0.29; -1.06 number of appointments
Summary
The study population for this research will include parents and concerned significant others (PCSO) of individuals experiencing recent (past five years) onset of a psychotic disorder (hereafter referred to as individuals with psychosis, "IP") who are not currently engaged with, or at risk for disengagement from, treatment. MILO is a brief and structured intervention that teaches motivational interviewing communication strategies. The initial aim (phase 1) of this pilot study is to evaluate feasibility of the intervention. The secondary aims are to evaluate the effectiveness of MILO for (1) enhancing the engagement of IP with evidence-based treatments and (2) reducing distress among PCSO. The investigators hypothesize that the intervention will be superior to control condition for both enhancing IP engagement with mental health services and reducing PCSO distress.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in the Number of Mental Health Related Appointments Attended by the Individual With Psychosis (IP) in the Past 30 Days |
0.29; -1.06 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Parents and Concerned Significant Others (PCSO) Expressed Emotion |
-7.82; -7.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Parents and Concerned Significant Others (PCSO) Distress |
-3.91; -4.47 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Primary caregiver or other close contact of an individual within first 5 years of onset of a psychotic disorder who is poorly engaged or unengaged in psychiatric treatment
Exclusion Criteria
- Not able to provide informed consent
- Not proficient in English
- History of developmental delay
- Current acute mental health problem or distress
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04010747). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.