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2024-10-26 @ 10:31 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01297985
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-01-18
First Post:
2011-02-16
Brief Title:
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mental Health Peer-Led Education
Sponsor:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Organization:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of Peer-Led Education in Improving Mental Health Recovery Outcomes in Tennessee
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
BRIDGES
Brief Summary:
This randomized controlled trial tests the efficacy of a mental health peer-led educational intervention called BRIDGES Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support The BRIDGES program is a 10-week manualized education course designed to provide basic information about the etiology and treatment of mental illness self-help skills and recovery principles in order to empower participants to return to valued social roles within their communities BRIDGES is a peer-led program and all instructors are adults with mental illnesses For study purposes the 10-week course was modified to 8-weeks meeting 2 12 hours once a week
Hypothesis 1 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report increased feelings of psychological empowerment
Hypothesis 2 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report increased feelings of hopefulness
Hypothesis 3 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report enhanced coping ability
Hypothesis 4 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report enhanced recovery
Hypothesis 5 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report greater ability to advocate for themselves with health care providers
Hypothesis 6 Compared to wait-list controls those in the BRIDGES education course will report increased knowledge of the causes and treatment of mental illness and recovery principles
Hypothesis 1 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report increased feelings of psychological empowerment
Hypothesis 2 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report increased feelings of hopefulness
Hypothesis 3 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report enhanced coping ability
Hypothesis 4 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report enhanced recovery
Hypothesis 5 Compared to wait-list controls intervention participants will report greater ability to advocate for themselves with health care providers
Hypothesis 6 Compared to wait-list controls those in the BRIDGES education course will report increased knowledge of the causes and treatment of mental illness and recovery principles
Detailed Description:
Eligibility criteria included having a diagnosis of serious mental illness and experiencing severe functional impairment in one or more life roles All study participants completed telephone interviews at three points in time study entry pre-intervention 8-weeks later immediate post-intervention and 6-months after intervention approximately 8 months after study entry Blinded interviewers administered valid and reliable outcome assessments that measured changes in subjects knowledge about mental illness emotional well-being empowerment hopefulness self-advocacy and recovery All study participants were compensated for their time at each interview All BRIDGES instructors were people in recovery from serious mental illnesses who were certified and experienced BRIDGES teachers Fidelity to the BRIDGES curriculum was assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the study
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| H133B050003b | OTHER_GRANT | Natl Inst on Disability Rehab Research US Dept of Educ | None |