A family therapy could curb early psychosis risk in youth
NCT ID NCT07743645
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 16-week family-based psychosocial intervention can reduce persistent and distressing psychotic-like experiences in children and young adults who have a family history of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD). Participants and their caregivers will attend weekly sessions to address their top modifiable risk factors. The trial compares outcomes in those with high versus low baseline brain patterns associated with SSD, using questionnaires and cognitive tests to measure changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A 16-week family-based psychosocial intervention targeting modifiable risk factors for schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a way to reduce distressing psychotic-like experiences and potentially lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in high-risk youth.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a modest size, and the outcome relies on self-reported symptoms. The intervention may not produce lasting benefits or may not work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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