Psychosis: Early Detection, Intervention and Prevention

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Prodromal Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, Severe Bipolar Disorder With Psychotic Features, Severe Major Depression With Psychotic Features

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01597141

Run by

MaineHealth

People needed

100

Starts

2003-05-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-02-08

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• Previous or current psychotic episode
• IQ less than 70
• Outside catchment area
• Toxic psychosis

Where it is running

• Maine Medical Center — Portland, Maine, United States

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