Mechanisms of Action and Outcome
Peer Support
1 other identifier
interventional
298
1 country
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Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to examine the mechanisms of action and outcome in mental health peer support groups. The study design is a randomized trial in which participants are assigned to one of three study arms: a recovery oriented mental health group led by peer facilitators (Vet-to-Vet), a recovery oriented group led by a clinician, or "treatment as usual." Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to assess substantive content and process of the recovery groups, as well as mental health and recovery outcomes.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Jan 2007
Longer than P75 for not_applicable
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 6, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 8, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2010
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
June 23, 2015
CompletedJune 23, 2015
June 1, 2015
3 years
November 6, 2007
February 20, 2015
June 22, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (5)
Patient Activation
Patient activation refers to patient knowledge skill and confidence for self-management. Full name of the scale is Patient Activation Measure (PAM). Scale response options range from 1-4 and scores can range from 13-52. Higher values indicate greater activation. No subscales are used.
3 months
Empowerment
Empowerment is measured by the "Making Decisions" instrument. Response options range from 1-4 and scores can range from 28-112. Higher scores indicate more empowerment.
3 months
Social Support
Social Support was assessed by the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey. Response options range from 1-5 and scores range from 19-95. Higher scores indicate greater social support
3 months
VR-12 MCS
VR-12 MCS refers to the Mental Health Component of the SF-12. The rating scale varies depending on the item. Scores range from 0-100; higher values indicate better mental health;
3 months
Overall Mental Health (BASIS-24 Summary Score)
BASIS-24 refers to the 24-item Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale. Responses range from 0-4; scores range from 0-4; higher values indicate greater symptom severity.
3 months
Study Arms (3)
Peer-led Groups
EXPERIMENTALArm 1 is a 3-month recovery-focused mental health education and support group led by peer facilitators
Clinician-led Groups
EXPERIMENTALArm 2 is a 3-month recovery-focused mental health education and support group led by a mental health clinician
Treatment as Usual
NO INTERVENTIONArm 3 is treatment as usual (no intervention)
Interventions
This is a recovery-focused mental health education and support group led by peer facilitators
This is a recovery-focused mental health education and support group led by a mental health clinician
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- veteran in treatment for a psychiatric disorder at a participating study site
You may not qualify if:
- currently participating in a recovery group that constitutes an intervention arm of this research study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
VA Connecticut Health Care System (West Haven)
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
VA New England Health Care System
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
Related Publications (3)
Eisen SV, Schultz MR, Mueller LN, Degenhart C, Clark JA, Resnick SG, Christiansen CL, Armstrong M, Bottonari KA, Rosenheck RA, Sadow D. Outcome of a randomized study of a mental health peer education and support group in the VA. Psychiatr Serv. 2012 Dec;63(12):1243-6. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201100348.
PMID: 23203360RESULTBeehler S, Clark JA, Eisen SV. Participant experiences in peer- and clinician-facilitated mental health recovery groups for veterans. Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2014 Mar;37(1):43-50. doi: 10.1037/prj0000048.
PMID: 24660950RESULTBottonari KA, Schultz MR, Resnick SG, Mueller L, Clark J, Sadow DC, Eisen SV. Peer-led vs. Clinician-led Recovery-Oriented Groups: What Predicts Attendance by Veterans? International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. 2012 Jan 1; 16(2):96-113
RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Susan V. Eisen
- Organization
- CHOIR (Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Susan V. Eisen, PhD BA
VA New England Health Care System
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jack A Clark, PhD
VA New England Health Care System
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- FED
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 6, 2007
First Posted
November 8, 2007
Study Start
January 1, 2007
Primary Completion
January 1, 2010
Study Completion
June 1, 2010
Last Updated
June 23, 2015
Results First Posted
June 23, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-06