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Altitudes Condition for Caregiver Burnout

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Kelsey R Ludwig, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
* The participants must be a parent, caregiver, or supporter of a young person who is currently receiving treatment from a CSC program for FEP or STEP clinic, on the waitlist to receive services from the CSC, who has recently graduated/discharged from a CSC program, or was referred to the study from the community (via Early Psychosis Interventions of North Carolina (EPI-NC) warm line, community psychiatrist/therapist, or inpatient/outpatient mental health services) where young person is experiencing psychosis but was not referred or enrolled in CSC
* Parent, caregiver, or supporter must be \> 18 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up [time frame: month 3, month 6]
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Summary

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the feasibility, accessibility, and potential clinical benefits of implementing a moderated online social media platform with therapeutic content, Altitudes, to parents, caregivers, and supporters of young people with psychosis across the state of North Carolina, including in Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs, Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) programs, and other community services where caregivers or supporters of young persons experiencing psychosis receive care. The investigators will evaluate acceptability and feasibility with up to 50 caregivers and supporters over the course of 6 months. Acceptability and usability will be assessed with various acceptability measures with the Altitudes caregivers and supporters, and caregivers and supporters' engagement with the digital platform. The investigators will additionally evaluate the impact of the platform on caregiver and supporter's psychological status, well-being, and social support, as measured via self-report questionnaires.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for caregivers and supporters of young people with psychosis in North Carolina. Participants should be involved in programs like CSC, STEP, or similar community services. The study aims to include up to 50 individuals who can commit to a 6-month period.
What is being tested?
The Altitudes USA digital platform is being tested for its feasibility and potential benefits. It's an online social media tool with therapeutic content designed to support caregivers by improving their psychological status, well-being, and social support.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves a digital platform rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or stress from engaging with the content.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~[time frame: month 3, month 6]
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and [time frame: month 3, month 6] for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Mean change in Altitudes Health Care Climate Questionnaire (A-HCCQ) - Total score
Mean change in Altitudes Perceived Competence Scale (A-PCS) - Total score
Mean change in Altitudes Usability Questionnaire (AUQ) - Barriers to use subscale
+9 more
Secondary study objectives
Mean Change in Family Questionnaire of Expressed Emotion - Critical Comments Subscale
Mean Change in Family Questionnaire of Expressed Emotion - Emotional Overinvolvement (EOI) Subscale
Mean Change in Family Questionnaire of Expressed Emotion - Total Score
+18 more
Other study objectives
Engagement with Services for Self and Loved One
Mean Change in the PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 (PCL-5)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Altitudes ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals whose loved ones are experiencing first-episode psychosis (FEP) and receiving services from OASIS, SHORE, Eagle, Encompass, AEGIS, and WeCare2), STEP programs, or community services will be recruited to participate in a digital platform, Altitudes, for 6 months as part of an adjunct service to the clinic's services. Participants will have access to and encouraged to use the educational and therapeutic content as well as the moderated online community network during their time engaging with the platform. They will be asked to complete a battery of measures at baseline, 3-months, and 6 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor
1,543 Previous Clinical Trials
4,240,958 Total Patients Enrolled
North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesOTHER_GOV
14 Previous Clinical Trials
94,257 Total Patients Enrolled
Kelsey R Ludwig, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
~33 spots leftby Jul 2025
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