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NCT Number: NCT03610087

Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Youth

The overall objective is to develop scalable interventions to address the physical health needs of patients affected by early psychosis. The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study of a high intensity technology-enabled collaborative care model (CCM) compared to lower intensity self-help modules and email support for early identification and treatment of cardio-metabolic risk factors in youth, ages 16-29, affected by early psychosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychosis Cardiovascular Risk Factor Mental Disorders Metabolic Disease Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

16 year–29 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, M5T1P7, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Ages 16 - 29 years
  • Clinician diagnosis of early psychosis (diagnosed in last 5 years)
  • Prescribed psychiatric medication, stable for 4 weeks
  • Access to telephone or internet through computer or mobile

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to provide consent
  • Unable to understand English

Treatment and study plan

Low Intensity Intervention

Behavioral

Participants will have access via the online platform to the NAVIGATE self-help modules for physical activity, nutrition and quitting smoking with a list of community resources. Subjects will be sent a standard reminder emails once per week to complete their modules and connect with their main provider for any assistance.

High Intensity Intervention

Behavioral

Participants will receive individualized treatment planning, in collaboration with a Care Coordinator, and the Virtual Care Team (VCT). Interactive modules on physical activity, nutrition and quitting smoking will be provided via the online platform. the virtual team will be engaged to provide treatment and/or recommendations regarding the following: increasing physical activity, improving nutrition and diet, smoking cessation (psychosocial support plus medications), and medication adherence. Participants in this arm will have weekly check-ins with their assigned Care Coordinator where they will be able to discuss VCT recommendations, and progress on their goals.

Other names: TECC-Y

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in patient engagement

    Time frame: Baseline, 6-weeks, 12-weeks, and 24-weeks.

    The primary outcome is patient engagement will be defined as participant activation in the program measured via self-report levels of perceived benefit from the program.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Healthy Behaviour Change

    Time frame: Baseline, 6-weeks, 12-weeks, and 24-weeks.

    The secondary outcome is to explore whether a CCM will help facilitate healthy behavioral changes in physical activity, nutrition, and smoking.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Other

Collaborators

  • Medical Psychiatry Alliance
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Trillium Health Centre
  • University of Toronto

Registry information

Official study title

Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Youth (TECC-Y): A Feasibility Study

Acronym: TECC-Y

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Aug 1, 2018
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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