NCT06212687 Evaluation of a Digital Pre-therapy Patient Education Program (StartHjelp) in Outpatient Mental Health Care
| NCT ID | NCT06212687 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | St. Olavs Hospital |
| Condition | Mental Health Issue |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 170 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-12-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 170 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.
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Brief Summary
Community mental health centers (CMHCs) face significant challenges in meeting the needs of individuals with mental health issues. For example, due to high demand, there are long waiting lists and low engagement rates. Innovative interventions are urgently needed to address these challenges to improve patient engagement, coping skills, and overall health outcomes. Educational and self-management interventions have shown promise in enhancing patient activation and treatment satisfaction in other contexts. They may therefore be potential solutions to reduce the identified challenges in the mental health service. To bridge these knowledge and practice gaps, this study aims to evaluate a digital pre-therapy patient education program tailored specifically for adults with mental disorders. This intervention aims to enhance treatment satisfaction, patient activation, knowledge, patient engagement, and overall mental health outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Put on the waiting list for mental health outpatient treatment in the active study period. * Willing to participate in the study * Over 18 years * Understand written and spoken Norwegian Exclusion Criteria: * In need of acute help
Contact & Investigator
Mariela L. Lara-Cabrera
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
St.Olavs Hospital and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06212687 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Mental Health Issue. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06212687 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06212687 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Mariela.lara@ntnu.no for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06212687 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Trondheim, Norway.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06212687 clinical trial?
NCT06212687 is sponsored by St. Olavs Hospital. The principal investigator is Mariela L. Lara-Cabrera at St.Olavs Hospital and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The trial plans to enroll 170 participants.