NCT00621465

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a psychosocial treatment, Critical Time Intervention, in easing the transition from hospital to community in people with severe mental disorders.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2002

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2002

Completed
5.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2007

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 20, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 22, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

December 30, 2011

Status Verified

December 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

5.5 years

First QC Date

February 20, 2008

Last Update Submit

December 28, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

PsychosisHomelessnessCase ManagementSevere Mental Illness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of adverse outcomes after hospital discharge, particularly homelessness

    Measured over 18 months

Study Arms (2)

1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive standard aftercare and community care services.

Behavioral: Usual care

2

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive usual care and the Critical Time Intervention.

Behavioral: Critical Time Intervention (CTI)Behavioral: Usual care

Interventions

CTI is designed specifically to enhance the continuity and focus of care during the transition from psychiatric hospital to community care. CTI does not replace community treatment and support, but instead is meant to complement available services. CTI will provide training in community living skills and in team-managed transfer of caregiving from hospitals to services and supports in the community. Participants will receive CTI for 9 months after hospital discharge.

2
Usual careBEHAVIORAL

Usual care will include the standard aftercare and community care services.

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 59 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of psychosis
  • Homelessness during the 18 months before study entry
  • English speaking

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Rockland Psychiatric Center

Orangeburg, New York, 10962, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Herman D, Conover S, Felix A, Nakagawa A, Mills D. Critical Time Intervention: an empirically supported model for preventing homelessness in high risk groups. J Prim Prev. 2007 Jul;28(3-4):295-312. doi: 10.1007/s10935-007-0099-3. Epub 2007 Jun 1.

    PMID: 17541827BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Study Officials

  • Daniel Herman, DSW

    NYS Psychiatric Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2008

First Posted

February 22, 2008

Study Start

April 1, 2002

Primary Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Last Updated

December 30, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-12

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