RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06929442

A Preventive Behavioral Intervention for Young Adults With Psychotic Experiences

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Preventive Behavioral Intervention for Young Adults With Psychotic Experiences

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

192 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Psychotic Disorders Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of Resilience Training in college students with elevated transdiagnostic risk for developing a serious mental illness.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

years old
Enrolled as a first or second year student (i.e., freshman or sophomore) in an undergraduate program at the college or university where the intervention takes place
Students who endorse some psychotic experiences (Peter's et al. Delusion Inventory (PDI) score \> 3)

Exclusion Criteria6

Inability to provide informed consent
Not proficient in English
Current self-reported Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) diagnosis with active symptoms (such as active psychotic symptoms, current suicidality, serious active alcohol or substance use, marked deterioration in functioning over the prior month) determined by clinical interview with participant, or self-report of a psychiatric diagnosis that necessitates close monitoring or individual therapy and/or inpatient or partial hospitalization
Current enrollment in psychological or behavioral health treatment.
Current use of psychotropic medications (other than stimulants) prescribed by a physician.
A diagnosis of a serious, chronic mental illness as determined by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)

Interventions

BEHAVIORALResilience Training (RT)

RT is a 4-week program of weekly 90-minute sessions in which participants are taught the following skills: mindfulness, self-compassion and mentalization.

BEHAVIORALLife Skills Training (LST)

LST is a 4-week program of weekly 90-minute sessions, in which participants are provided information about helpful life skills, including financial literacy, health, physical and internet safety.