Transition Care for FEP

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
University of Chicago
Study ID
NCT07713849
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Bipolar Disorder With Psychotic Features
  • Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features
  • Psychosis NOS
  • Schizoaffective Disorders
  • Schizophrenia Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Transition Care Team — BEHAVIORAL
    The novel intervention is the Transition Care Team (TCT), a multidisciplinary clinical support model designed to improve continuity of care for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The TCT provides short-term post-discharge services, including psychoeducation, case management, peer support, and coordination with outpatient programs until participants are established in Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). This differs from standard care, where patients typically receive discharge referrals without structured follow-up. The intervention itself uses evidence-based clinical practices but applies them in a new, transitional format for this population, which is not currently part of standard inpatient-to-outpatient care at UChicago or Ingalls.

Study Details

This study is testing a new approach to help people with first episode psychosis transition successfully from the hospital to outpatient mental health care. Many patients lose contact with services after they leave the hospital, which can lead to worse outcomes. The investigators have developed a Transition Care Team (TCT) that works with patients while they are in the hospital and continues to support them after discharge. The team provides therapy, case management, and coordination with community programs that offer ongoing care. The main goal of the study is to find out if this new program increases the number of patients who successfully begin outpatient treatment after hospitalization, compared to usual care. The investigators will also look at whether the program improves symptoms, functioning, and overall well-being.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 20, 2026
Start date
May 6, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
May 6, 2028
Completion
May 6, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
75 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Individuals with First Episode Psychosis
    Adults ages 18-40 admitted o an inpatient psychiatric unit with a first episode of psychosis (onset within prior 2 years) who received the Transition Care Team (TCT-FEP) intervention from hospitalization through to 6 weeks post-discharge

Primary Outcome Measure

Effectiveness of Transition Care Team for First Episode Psychosis [ Time Frame: 6 weeks post-discharge ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Chicago Medical Center, Biological Science DivisionChicagoIllinois60637-
University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarveyIllinois60426
Madeline Perez, B.S
[email protected]
773-712-9178
Carolyn Shima, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Sarah Keedy, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Molly Erickson, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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