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NCT number NCT05380583
Other study ID # 2020P000220-A
Secondary ID K23DA050808
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date May 19, 2022
Est. completion date June 30, 2025

Study information

Verified date May 2024
Source Mclean Hospital
Contact Julie M McCarthy, PhD
Phone 617-855-3521
Email jmccarthy@mclean.harvard.edu
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate Community Reinforcement and Family Training for Early Psychosis (CRAFT-EP) for families experiencing early psychosis and substance use delivered exclusively or primarily via telehealth (video conferencing).


Description:

The intervention aims to improve treatment engagement, substance use patterns, and family wellbeing. To assess preliminary outcomes of the intervention, this study compares CRAFT-EP plus treatment as usual (TAU) compared to TAU alone. Family members will be randomized to CRAFT-EP + TAU or TAU alone. Data on family members and clients with psychosis will be collected for assessment purposes; if a client with psychosis does not have a family member participating in the study, the client with psychosis will be automatically be assigned to the TAU alone group. Total target enrollment is 40 family members and 40 clients with psychosis.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 80
Est. completion date June 30, 2025
Est. primary completion date June 30, 2025
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 70 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria for Family Members: - Ages 18-70. - Having a relative who: 1. Is a client with early course psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform, psychosis not otherwise specified (NOS), delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, major depression with psychosis, and bipolar disorder with psychosis (as reported by family member, clinician, or chart review)) with first onset in the past 6 years, and 2. Used alcohol or cannabis in the past 30 days and/or has no apparent immediate interest in abstinence (responding "No" to "Do you think they want to quit right now?" in reference to overall substance use). 3. Family member has concerns about the relative's substance use. - The person(s) who can best describe the client with psychosis. - At least 4 days per month contact with the client. - Access to a computer with internet or mobile phone with video conferencing capabilities. - Ability to provide written informed consent. - Speak and read English. Exclusion Criteria for Family Members: - DSM-5 moderate or severe substance use disorder in the past year. - Lifetime psychotic disorder. - History of domestic violence with the client relative that would interfere with the ability to safely follow through with the intervention plan. - Psychiatric, cognitive, or medical impairments that would interfere with the ability to follow through with the intervention plan. - Prior participation of a family member of the client in the study program. - Significant prior experience with CRAFT (e.g., having completed a CRAFT course prior to study enrollment) Inclusion Criteria for Client Relatives: - Ages 18-35. - First episode psychosis onset in the past 6 years with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-5 diagnosis of affective (bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder with psychotic features) or non- affective psychosis (schizophrenia spectrum disorder) - Used alcohol or cannabis in the past 30 days and/or has no apparent immediate interest in abstinence (responding "No" to "Do you want to quit right now?" in reference to overall substance use). - They or others have concerns about the client's substance use. - Ability to provide written informed consent (or assent with their legal guardian providing informed consent) - Speak and read English. Exclusion Criteria for Client Relatives: - N/A

Study Design


Intervention

Behavioral:
CRAFT-EP
CRAFT-EP is a behavioral intervention delivered via telehealth with the option for one in-person session (when local guidelines allow in-person care without masks). The coaching session topics include self-care, communication, functional analysis, positive reinforcement, treatment engagement, natural consequences, problem solving, and planning next steps. The intervention is designed for families of individuals experiencing psychosis and substance use who are enrolled or seeking enrollment in early psychosis outpatient services. Participants will be asked to complete assessments at pre-, mid- (approximately week 4), post-intervention, and a follow-up assessment approximately 12 weeks post-intervention.
TAU
Participants may continue to receive their ongoing treatment, if any, which may include psychosocial and/or pharmacological interventions.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States McLean Hospital Belmont Massachusetts

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Mclean Hospital National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Mean readiness to change substance use Mean readiness to cutdown/quit using [most problematic substance] for the client with psychosis using importance-confidence-readiness rulers (0 = not at all to 10 = extremely). Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
Secondary Percentage of Session Attendance Percentage of treatment sessions attended by the client with psychosis in past 30 days. Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
Secondary Substance Use Client Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) past 30 day substance use, urine toxicology screen for drugs of abuse. Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
Secondary Family Wellbeing: Depression Beck Depression Inventory-II total; scores range from 0 to 63 with higher scores representing more severe depressive symptoms. Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
Secondary Family Wellbeing: Anxiety State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Short Form; total scores range from 6 to 24 with higher scores representing more severe anxiety symptoms. Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
Secondary Family Wellbeing: Relationship General Happiness item on Relationship Happiness Scale; scores range from 1 to 10 with higher scores representing greater relationship happiness. Baseline, mid-intervention (week 4), post-intervention (week 8)
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