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Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-Stigma in Youth
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a full-scale study to learn if a new youth-adapted Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT-Y) reduces self-stigma in youth living with bipolar disorder or multiple mental health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the feasibility of conducting a definitive clinical trial in terms of recruitment success, study retention/compliance, treatment retention/compliance, and absence of serious adverse events? * Can facilitators deliver the adapted NECT-Y intervention with fidelity? * What is the acceptability of the newly adapted NECT-Y intervention among youth participants and facilitators? Researchers will compare NECT-Y to treatment as usual (TAU). Participants will take part in a virtual 14-week NECT-Y group intervention or receive TAU. They will also complete questionnaires at three time points (baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up).
Official title: A Randomized Pilot Basket Trial of Discovering Our Best Selves: Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-stigma Among Youth
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 29 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2024-11
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2024-11-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy
NECT-Y consists of 14 90-minute sessions over the course of 14 weeks. The intervention combines psychoeducation, cognitive therapy, narrative therapy, goal-setting and peer support. Each group meeting includes educational materials, reflections, and active exercises that participants are guided through to personalize the content to their experiences. Participants will be provided with a workbook which allows them to follow the activities easier.
Usual care
Standard usual care. No study-specific care, but participants will be provided with information on community resources and support, and will also be encouraged to speak to their clinician if they are interested in learning about other services.
Locations (1)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, Canada