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Effectiveness of specialist-delivered lifestyle interventions in severe mental illness

Not Applicable
Conditions
Severe Mental Illness
Early onset psychosis
Mental Health - Schizophrenia
Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders
Mental Health - Other mental health disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000641796
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Canberra
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder according to DSM-V or ICD-10 criteria, or a first-episode of psychosis according to assessment criteria.
Prescribed equal to or greater than 1 therapeutic dose antipsychotic medication;
Aged between 14-24
Engaged with SYHMO or the Adults Mental health service (Woden, Tuggeranong or Gungahlin)
Patients may be prescribed additional medication including other psychotropic medications;
Physically able to complete physical activity (GP approval);
Ability to provide written informed consent or consent provided by a legal guardian (treating team advice);
Participants’ with English as a second language will be engaged in the study using translating and interpreting service (TIS).

Exclusion Criteria

Currently or previously diagnosed with an eating disorder;
Currently enrolled in a regular exercise program;
Already receiving nutritional advice from an Accredited Practising Dietitian;
Currently medically unwell;
Not currently pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight will be measured using calibrated scales.[Baseline, and 3 (primary endpoint), 6 & 12 months post-intervention commencement.];Waist Circumference, will be measured at the approximate midpoint between the lower margin of the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest[Baseline, and 3 (primary endpoint), 6 & 12 months post-intervention commencement.];Percent body fat/lean muscle mass/visceral fat assessed using a DEXA scan.[Baseline, and 3 (primary endpoint), 6 & 12 months post-intervention commencement.]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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