Online platform aims to ease caregiver burnout in youth psychosis

NCT ID NCT06509100

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a moderated online platform called Altitudes for parents and caregivers of young people with psychosis. Seventeen caregivers used the site for six months, accessing educational content and connecting with peers. The goal was to see if the platform was easy to use and could improve caregiver well-being and social support.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Altitudes USA (moderated online social media platform with therapeutic content)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable, accessible way to reduce stress and improve well-being for caregivers of young people with psychosis.
What could go wrong: This was a very small feasibility study (17 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The platform's benefits are uncertain and need larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARE BURDEN CARE GIVING BURDEN CAREGIVER BURNOUT CAREGIVER STRESS CAREGIVER WELLBEING SUPPORT, FAMILY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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