RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06928935

Digital Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (d-DBT) for Youth at Clinical High Risk (CHR) for Psychosis

Digital Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (d-DBT) for Youth at Clinical High Risk (CHR) for Psychosis: An Exploratory Multi-Methods Study

Sponsor

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 28, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR)

Summary

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a digital dialectical behavior therapy (d-DBT) intervention for youth at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. The study aims to assess the acceptability of the intervention to the CHR population, the feasibility of conducting a larger-scale clinical efficacy trial and the potential benefits in improving emotional regulation, reducing psychiatric symptoms, and enhancing overall functioning. Participants will be randomized to receive either the d-DBT intervention or treatment as usual over eight weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called d-DBT for people with clinical high risk for psychosis (chr). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 14 Years to 35 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALd-DBT

d-DBT is an 8-week self-led online intervention that teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Participants receive weekly digital navigator check-ins.