Can a tailored self-management program improve health outcomes for those with serious mental illness?
NCT ID NCT03966872
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two group-based education programs for people with serious mental illness who also have chronic physical conditions like diabetes or heart disease. One program, Integrated Illness Management and Recovery (I-IMR), covers both mental and physical health self-management, while the other, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), focuses mainly on physical health. Researchers want to see which approach better improves patients' knowledge, skills, and health outcomes, and reduces hospital visits.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Integrated Illness Management and Recovery (I-IMR) and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) — behavioral education and skills training groups
- What this could lead to
- If one program proves more effective, it could become a standard approach to help people with serious mental illness better manage both their mental and physical health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a comparative effectiveness study, not a test of a new drug, so the benefits may be modest. Results depend on participant engagement and may not apply to all settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centerstone
Nashville, Tennessee, 37228, United States
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Seven Counties Services
Louisville, Kentucky, 40220, United States
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