Examining the Impact of Family Connectors

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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.

Official Title
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Examining the Impact of Family Connectors

Conditions
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Caregiver Stress Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Family Connectors


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 85 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: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Active Intervention<br>Family members participate in Connectors by phone and receive a packet of resources | Other: Family Connectors<br>* The Family Connectors Program is a manualized program that uses a time-limited parent-to parent (i.e. peer parent) support and education program delivered by phone to families of youth with serious mental health difficulties, assisting family members in becoming fully engaged with provider teams who coordinate and provide care. Family Connectors is delivered weekly by phone over the course of between three and six months.<br>|
| No Intervention: Comparison<br>Family members receive a pack of resources | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

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