Adaptation and Implementation of Peer Support in Brazil
ConditionPeer Support
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorYale University
About this trial
Mental disorders are among the leading causes of disability and morbidity worldwide, including Brazil, where despite having a comprehensive network of publicly-funded, free, community-based mental health treatment, it is estimated that only 26% of people with psychiatric conditions successfully connect to community-based care.
The study team hypothesizes that the successful adaptation and implementation of an evidence-based model of peer support to Brazilian culture, will contribute to enhanced levels of engagement, improved continuity of care, and improvements in quality of life and wellbeing among persons living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Brazil. After this study, it will have established the feasibility, acceptability, safety and tolerability, of adapting a low-cost, culturally-responsive, evidence-based intervention to improve post-acute supports for people with SMI who access community mental health treatment.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
At least 18 years of age and receiving acute care services in Campinas Brazil.
Disqualifiers
None
Trial population
Adults, at least 18 years of age, living with severe mental illness receiving acute care services in Campinas Brazil
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Engagement in Care
Participants will be asked about number of appointments and group activities scheduled, missed and attended as part of the intake process of the quantitative interview.
Time frame
Baseline2
Change in Engagement in Care
Participants will be asked about number of appointments and group activities scheduled, missed and attended as part of the intake process of the quantitative interview.
Time frame
6 month follow up3
Change in Engagement in Care
Participants will be asked about number of appointments and group activities scheduled, missed and attended as part of the intake process of the quantitative interview.
Time frame
9 month follow up4
Change in Engagement in Care
Participants will be asked about number of appointments and group activities scheduled, missed and attended as part of the intake process of the quantitative interview.
Time frame
12 month follow upSponsors and contacts
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Yale University
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov