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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a preventive group-based therapy program for college students (18–30 years old) who report unusual or unusual perceptual experiences — sometimes called psychotic-like experiences — before they develop into serious mental health conditions. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 to 30 years old - You are enrolled as a first- or second-year undergraduate student at a participating college - You have reported some unusual beliefs or perceptual experiences on a screening questionnaire **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not fluent in English - You currently have active psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis, active suicidal thoughts, or serious substance use - You are currently in psychological or mental health treatment - You are currently taking psychiatric medications (other than stimulants) - You have a diagnosed serious mental illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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.