Can a 20-minute website ease psychosis distress in students?
NCT ID NCT06608498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a single-session website called SPARK Coping in 50 college students at risk for psychosis. The goal was to see if it reduces distress, stigma, and improves attitudes toward treatment. Participants completed surveys at the start and two weeks later, with some getting the website right away and others after a delay.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SPARK Coping (self-guided website)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a low-cost, accessible way to help college students manage early psychosis symptoms and feel more comfortable seeking treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants and no long-term follow-up. The intervention is brief and may not be effective for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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