Use of Parent Connectors in First Episode Psychosis (FEP)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study proposes to adapt an evidence based peer parent navigator (PPN) intervention, called Parent Connectors, in which trained and supervised PPNs deliver weekly telephone-based support for six to nine months to parents or caregivers of all newly enrolled youth or young adults (Y/YA) in FEP services. This PPN model will be used to enhance the delivery of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for Y/YA in New York's state program for FEP, called OnTrackNY (OTNY). This research project has potential to add value to the CSC model through the inclusion of a feasible, low burden intervention that may improve family participation in services and Y/YA outcomes. Using random assignment, this study will examine the feasibility and preliminary impact of an accelerator strategy-the inclusion of peer parent navigators or PPNs-in CSC teams.

Official Title
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Use of Parent Connectors in First Episode Psychosis (FEP)

Conditions
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First Episode Psychosis (FEP)

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: PPN
* Behavioral: CSC Usual Care


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Parents or caregivers of all newlyenrolled youth or young adults (Y/YA) in FEP services Exclusion Criteria: NA

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Parent Connectors<br>trained and supervised PPNs deliver weekly telephone-based support for six to nine months to parents or caregivers of all newlyenrolled youth or young adults (Y/YA) in FEP services | Behavioral: PPN<br>* Delivery of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for Y/YA in New York's state program for FEP, called OnTrackNY (OTNY).<br>Behavioral: CSC Usual Care<br>* standard of care provided to youth following first episode of psychosis<br>|
| Active Comparator: Usual Care<br>Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) | Behavioral: CSC Usual Care<br>* standard of care provided to youth following first episode of psychosis<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Empowerment Scale (FES) | A 34 item self reported instrument designed to measure empowerment status. The scale measures levels of empowerment, such as family, service system and community, and is rated on a likert scale, scale, ranging from1 (not true at all) to 5 (very true). The FES produces scores for three subscales based on level of empowerment:Family (12 items), Service system (12 items), and Community/ Political (10 items). | 9 Months | 
| Patient Activation Measure (PAM) | 100-point quantifiable scale determining patient engagement in healthcare | 9 Months |