Testing a family support program for first-episode psychosis
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks whether a structured family intervention helps caregivers support a person with schizophrenia or a first psychotic episode. You may be asked to take part in a step-by-step program and answer questions to see if it works better than usual care.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be a close family member or partner (parent, sibling, child, or spouse) of the person in care
- Be the main caregiver for someone with schizophrenia or a first psychotic episode
- Agree to take part and sign consent forms
- Understand and be able to communicate in fluent French (reading/writing may be needed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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