Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Paranoia Intervention.

Recruiting · NCT07350954 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Lucy Jonas

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Interventions studied

TRUST

What this trial is about

The goal of this feasibility and acceptability trial is to test whether a new brief talking therapy can be successfully provided to and is suitable for adolescents (16-18) who are seeking help from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The main research question for the current study is: Is it feasible and acceptable to offer a brief values-based (helping young people identify what matters most to them) and imagery (using imagination to visualise positive experiences) intervention for adolescents experiencing paranoia in CAMHS? It also aims to identify preliminary clinical outcomes, particularly changes in paranoia severity as measured by the Revised Green et al., Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS). Participants will complete an eligibility assessment and those eligible will be offered a six-session intervention. Assessment measures will be completed before, during and after the intervention.

Who can take part

Age range

16 Years to 18 Years

Sex

All (male and female)

Healthy volunteers

No - a diagnosis or condition is required

Phase

Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)

Study type

Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)

Inclusion criteria

Aged 16-18
Seeking help from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
A score ≥ 11 on the R-GPTS (Scale B)
Sufficient understanding of English
Capacity to consent, as assessed during the initial interview
Wanting support with paranoia
Low- moderate mental health risks (emotional difficulties that impact functioning, but no immediate risk to safety e.g., no suicidal intent).

Exclusion criteria

Severe comorbid diagnoses apparent at the initial assessment (e.g., a primary alcohol or substance dependence issue measured using standardised assessments)
The presence of a developmental disability or cognitive impairment that would interfere with participation.
Concurrent participation in another psychological therapy
High levels of current risk (e.g., significant and immediate concerns about the young person's safety, such as suicidal intent).

Where it is running

1 location listed.

Westminster's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - London, United Kingdom

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