Examining the Impact of Family Connectors

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Caregiver Stress Syndrome
• Interventions: Other: Family Connectors

• Registration Number: NCT05195489
• Lead Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of Family Connectors, a peer-to-peer support and education program for family members who have participated in OnTrackNY, a treatment program for adolescents and young adults.

Detailed Description

The study objectives are to examine the association between involvement in Family Connectors, a manualized peer-to-peer support and education program for family members of adolescents or young adults with symptoms of first episode psychosis, and feelings of empowerment, self-efficacy and social support.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-01-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-01-04
• Study First Posted: 2022-01-19
• Study Start: 2022-03-07
• Primary Completion: 2024-10-31
• Study Completion: 2024-11-11
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• English speaking, due to the study materials not being validated in other languages.
• 18 years of age or older,
• Family member of adolescents/young adults with first episode psychosis who participated in OnTrackNY.

Exclusion Criteria

• Does not provide informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Active Intervention	Family Connectors	Family members participate in Connectors by phone and receive a packet of resources

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in perceived social support	Baseline Visit, One Month Visit, 7 Month Post Visit	Self-reported questionnaire assessing the social support perceived in people who participate in the Family connector program compared to those who do not.
Change in lower caregiver strain	Baseline Visit, One Month Visit, 7 Month Post Visit	Self-reported questionnaire assessing the level of caregiver strain in people who participate in the Family connector program compared to those who do not.
Change in perceived self-efficacy	Baseline Visit, One Month Visit, 7 Month Post Visit	Self-reported questionnaire that assesses the perceived self-efficacy in people who participate in the Family connector program compared to those who do not.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NYU Langone Health; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States