RecruitingNCT07713849

Transition Care for FEP

Adapting and Improving Transition Care for First Episode Psychosis

Sponsor

University of Chicago

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

May 6, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic features schizoaffective disorders Schizophrenia Disorders Bipolar Disorder With Psychotic Features Psychosis NOS

Summary

This study is testing a new approach to help people with first episode psychosis transition successfully from the hospital to outpatient mental health care. Many patients lose contact with services after they leave the hospital, which can lead to worse outcomes. The investigators have developed a Transition Care Team (TCT) that works with patients while they are in the hospital and continues to support them after discharge. The team provides therapy, case management, and coordination with community programs that offer ongoing care. The main goal of the study is to find out if this new program increases the number of patients who successfully begin outpatient treatment after hospitalization, compared to usual care. The investigators will also look at whether the program improves symptoms, functioning, and overall well-being.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Transition Care Team for people with bipolar disorder with psychotic features, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 40 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

BEHAVIORALTransition Care Team

The novel intervention is the Transition Care Team (TCT), a multidisciplinary clinical support model designed to improve continuity of care for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The TCT provides short-term post-discharge services, including psychoeducation, case management, peer support, and coordination with outpatient programs until participants are established in Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). This differs from standard care, where patients typically receive discharge referrals without structured follow-up. The intervention itself uses evidence-based clinical practices but applies them in a new, transitional format for this population, which is not currently part of standard inpatient-to-outpatient care at UChicago or Ingalls.