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Graduated Recovery Intervention Program for Enhancing Treatment for First-Episode Psychosis

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Information provided by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Brief Title  Graduated Recovery Intervention Program for Enhancing Treatment for First-Episode Psychosis
Official Title  Randomized Controlled Trial of the Graduated Recovery Intervention Program for First-Episode Psychosis
Brief Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of the Graduated Recovery Intervention Program, a manual-based individual therapy program, in enhancing the clinical benefit of routine treatment for individuals recovering from their first episodes of psychosis.

Detailed Description

Several mental disorders can be classified as psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and manic depression. Psychosis is a defining feature of psychotic disorders, and is characterized by delusions and hallucinations that result in extreme impairment of a person's ability to think clearly. First-episode psychosis refers to the first time someone experiences psychotic symptoms or a psychotic episode. The symptoms can be disturbing and unfamiliar to those who have not previously experienced them. The person experiencing first-episode psychosis may not understand what is happening, and may become confused and distressed. Psychosis is treatable, however, and most people recover. Standard treatment for psychosis entails a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy. GRIP is a comprehensive psychosocial intervention for people recovering from an initial episode of non-affective psychosis. The purpose of GRIP is to improve occupational functioning after first-episode psychosis and promote goal pursuit and effective illness self-management. This study will determine the effectiveness of GRIP in enhancing the clinical benefit of routine treatment for individuals recovering from their first episodes of psychosis.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU plus GRIP. Participants receiving TAU will meet with their case-manager and health care providers on an as-needed basis. Participants assigned to receive TAU plus GRIP will attend therapy sessions weekly for up to 36 weeks, in addition to routine appointments. GRIP includes four phases, each of which focuses on one of the following topics: engagement and wellness management; substance use; persistent symptoms; and functional recovery. Assessments of social functioning, psychotic symptoms, attitudes toward treatment, substance use, and hospital readmission rate will be assessed at baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and at the follow-up visit 3 months post-treatment.

Study Phase
Study Type  Interventional
Study Design  Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Primary Outcome Measure  Role Functioning Scale [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Heinrichs-Carpenter Quality of Life Scale (QLS) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Global Functioning Scale [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measure  Brief Evaluation of Medication Influences and Beliefs [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Brief Trauma Questionnaire (BTQ) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
PTSD Checklist (PCL) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Alcohol Use Scale and Drug Use Scale (AUS/DUS) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Number of hospital admissions [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Ambiguous Intentions Hostility Questionnaire (AIHQ) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Goal attainment ratings [ Time Frame: Measured at post-test ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Scales of Wellbeing [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Social Skills Performance Assessment (SSPA) [ Time Frame: Measured at baseline, post-test, and Month 3 follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Treatment Compliance Scale (TCS) [ Time Frame: Measured at post-test ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Condition  Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Intervention  Behavioral: Graduated Recovery Intervention Program (GRIP)
Behavioral: Treatment as usual (TAU)
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Recruitment Information Fields
Recruitment Status  Recruiting
Enrollment  50
Start Date  April 2006
Completion Date April 2009
Eligibility Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
  • Has been in treatment for psychosis for less than 3 years
  • Clinically stable (based on clinician judgement)
  • IQ score greater than 70
  • Currently receiving keyworker services at UNC Hospital's OASIS program

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Organic brain disorder
  • Substance-induced psychotic disorder
  • Mental retardation
Gender Both
Ages 18 Years and older
Accepts Healthy Volunteers No
Contacts ††
Contact: David L. Penn, PhD     919-843-7514     dpenn@email.unc.edu    
Location Countries  United States
Administrative Information Fields
NCT ID  NCT00307216
Organization ID R34 MH71252
Secondary IDs †† DATR A2-AISZ
Study Sponsor  National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborators ††
Investigators 
Principal Investigator:     David L. Penn, PhD     University of North Carolina    
Principal Investigator:     Diana O. Perkins, MD     University of North Carolina    
Information Provided By National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Verification Date August 2008
First Received Date  March 23, 2006
Last Updated Date August 27, 2008

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