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Study NCT ID:
NCT00046085
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-09-09
First Post:
2002-09-19
Brief Title:
Online Family Support and Education for Schizophrenia
Sponsor:
University of California Los Angeles
Organization:
University of California Los Angeles
Study Overview
Official Title:
Online Family Support and Education for Schizophrenia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-09
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:
None
Brief Summary:
This study evaluated the benefits of providing relatives of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia the opportunity to interact with each other using the Internet It was hypothesized that patients whose relatives had access to the internet intervention would have reduced symptoms and greater community tenure compared to their counterparts who did not have relative access to the internet education and support program We also collected information on how frequently the relatives used the website and how well they liked its features
Detailed Description:
Although psychoeducational programs for schizophrenia can reduce patient relapse rates and reduce family distress participation rates are often low This study evaluated an online model to provide the families of schizophrenia patients with knowledge of illness management to reduce family burden and increase perceived social support
Relatives of patients with schizophrenia who received 12 months of customary care with access to the educational website for the first year were compared to matched group of relatives of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who were receiving customary care and who consented to participate in a family education program In the education condition relatives were provided with private secure access to the website which features family-to-family chat capabilities video lectures on the management of schizophrenia written materials on important issues in schizophrenia management professionally facilitated online discussions of the material and additional resource links
Relatives were assessed using 90-minute interviews at the beginning of the project and every 6 months for 12 months The interviews were used to assess the family members perception of the patients symptoms his or her knowledge of the illness the illnesss impact on the family member and his or her perception of the website intervention
Patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder were also asked to complete interviews and assessments at the beginning of the project and every 6 months for 12 months The assessments include questions about symptoms medication compliance and side effects hospitalizations and social functioning
The major hypotheses were that relative participation in the online program would be associated with lower symptoms rates and hospitalizations in the patients
Relatives of patients with schizophrenia who received 12 months of customary care with access to the educational website for the first year were compared to matched group of relatives of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who were receiving customary care and who consented to participate in a family education program In the education condition relatives were provided with private secure access to the website which features family-to-family chat capabilities video lectures on the management of schizophrenia written materials on important issues in schizophrenia management professionally facilitated online discussions of the material and additional resource links
Relatives were assessed using 90-minute interviews at the beginning of the project and every 6 months for 12 months The interviews were used to assess the family members perception of the patients symptoms his or her knowledge of the illness the illnesss impact on the family member and his or her perception of the website intervention
Patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder were also asked to complete interviews and assessments at the beginning of the project and every 6 months for 12 months The assessments include questions about symptoms medication compliance and side effects hospitalizations and social functioning
The major hypotheses were that relative participation in the online program would be associated with lower symptoms rates and hospitalizations in the patients
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R21MH062135 | NIH | None | None |
| DSIR AT-SP | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21MH062135 |