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Behavioral Intervention

Healthy ReStart Program for Mental Illness

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Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Diagnosis of serious mental illness defined as a DSM 5 psychiatric disorder and moderate to severe functional impairment
Age 18 and older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up study entry (pre-intervention), 6 months post-study entry
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if using health coaching, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and online wellness tools can help people with mental illness return to an active life after major disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with serious mental illness, as defined by DSM 5, who have experienced significant life disruptions. Participants must be part of a collaborating mental health agency, able to give informed consent, and have internet access for online sessions. It's not suitable for those with cognitive impairments that prevent informed consent or non-English speakers.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study examines the 'Healthy ReStart' intervention which includes health coaching, motivational talks, positive psychology techniques, and digital wellness tools versus standard services. The goal is to help mentally ill adults regain active lifestyles post major events like COVID-19.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological support and online tools rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or stress during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have a serious mental health condition that significantly affects my daily life.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~study entry (pre-intervention), 6 months post-study entry
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and study entry (pre-intervention), 6 months post-study entry for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Anxiety
Change in Coping Mastery
Change in Depressive Symptoms
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Secondary outcome measures
Change in Ability to Self-Advocate
Change in Physical and Mental Functioning

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects receive an intervention with 4 components: establishing a working alliance with a health coach, completing an online inventory to assess personal wellness in eight life areas, developing a Restart plan that includes personalized life goals, and follow-along with a health coach to address barriers to goal attainment and to reinforce achievement.
Group II: Services as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects receive mental health services as usual.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Illinois at ChicagoLead Sponsor
604 Previous Clinical Trials
1,558,535 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ResearchFED
69 Previous Clinical Trials
8,317 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Healthy ReStart (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05544344 — N/A
Psychiatric Disorder Research Study Groups: Intervention, Services as Usual
Psychiatric Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Healthy ReStart Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05544344 — N/A
Healthy ReStart (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05544344 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the scope of participation in this experiment?

"Yes, the information on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medical trial is presently searching for individuals to participate in their research. The study was initially published on July 1st 2022 and has been altered as recently as September 14th 2022. This experiment requires 60 people at one distinct site."

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Is this research program presently accepting participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records prove that this research project is actively searching for participants and was first posted on July 1st 2022, with the most recent update being September 14th 2022. 60 individuals need to be recruited from a single medical facility."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Trilogy Behavioral Health Care
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I've tried other treatments that didn't work.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
~26 spots leftby Jun 2025