Group Intervention for Romantic Relationships in Young Adults With Severe Mental Illness

Sponsor
Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France
Study ID
NCT07316803
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • À deux, c'est mieux (Better Together) Group Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The "À deux, c'est mieux" intervention is a manualized, group-based psychosocial program consisting of 12 weekly sessions. The program targets the development of romantic relationship skills, including communication, emotional regulation, social cognition, and intimacy-related behaviors. Sessions follow a progressive structure, beginning with relationship initiation and communication skills and gradually addressing more sensitive topics such as emotional intimacy, attachment-related anxiety, and sexuality. The intervention is inclusive of sexual and gender diversity and is delivered by trained mental health professionals in groups of 4 to 6 participants.

Study Details

This study evaluates a group-based intervention designed to improve romantic and social relationship skills in adults living with a severe mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. Many adults with SMI experience loneliness, social isolation, and difficulties forming romantic relationships, even though most express a strong desire for intimacy. These challenges may be related to social skill difficulties, stigma, low self-esteem, and limited opportunities to develop healthy relationships. The "À deux, c'est mieux" (Better Together) program is a structured 12-session group intervention focused on developing communication skills, emotional regulation, social understanding, and healthy romantic relationship behaviors. Sessions are led by trained mental health professionals and take place in small groups. Participants will complete assessments before starting the program, at the end of the 12 sessions, and three months later. The study will examine changes in romantic relationship skills, quality of life, loneliness, self-esteem, self-stigma, and recovery. The purpose of this study is to determine whether this intervention improves romantic and social functioning and overall well-being, and whether it is acceptable and relevant for adults living with severe mental illness.

Key Dates

First listed
Jan 5, 2026
Start date
Nov 3, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: À deux, c'est mieux Group Intervention
    Participants receive the "À deux, c'est mieux" group-based psychosocial intervention, a structured program designed to improve romantic and social relationship functioning in adults living with a severe mental illness. The intervention is delivered in small groups over 12 weekly sessions led by trained mental health professionals.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Romantic Relationship Functioning [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), end of the 12-session intervention, and 3-month follow-up ]

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