Can a 12-Week group program help people with mental illness find love?

NCT ID NCT07316803

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 12-session group program called 'Better Together' for young adults with severe mental illness (like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression) who are single and want to improve their romantic relationships. The program teaches communication, emotional regulation, and social skills. Researchers will measure changes in relationship skills, quality of life, loneliness, and self-esteem before, after, and three months following the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Better Together group intervention (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to help people with severe mental illness build healthier romantic relationships and reduce loneliness.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, no control group, and no blinding, so results may not be generalizable. The program may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder major depressive disorder psychiatric disorder schizophrenia Social Adjustment

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

HDJ (Hôpital de Jour)
RECRUITING

Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 93800, France
L'UNIRRE (Unité Référente de Réhabilitation)
RECRUITING

Neuilly-sur-Marne, Île-de-France Region, 93330, France

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