Medication education for better adherence and fewer side effects
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether teaching hospitalized psychiatric patients about their medications helps them stick to their treatment plan and reduces side effects. If you've been hospitalized with a serious mental illness and are stable enough to attend group sessions, this study may be a good fit for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are currently staying in a psychiatric inpatient unit
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, or major depression with psychotic features
- You are taking medication for your mental health condition
- You are stable enough to take part in educational sessions and can understand the material
- You can give written consent to participate
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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