Can a community program cut the time to treat psychosis?

NCT ID NCT05813457

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called PRESTO that aims to identify and treat first-episode psychosis sooner. The program educates the public, trains frontline workers like doctors and teachers, and provides a mobile team to connect patients to care. Researchers will measure whether this reduces the time a person goes untreated, which may improve their long-term outlook. The trial involves 416 participants across multiple centers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PRESTO Early Identification Program (community education, training for frontline workers, and a mobile care team)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could become a model for reducing delays in treating first-episode psychosis, potentially improving long-term outcomes for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results depend on community uptake and may not be easily replicated in other regions. The study is still recruiting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder psychotic disorder schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

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

PSYCHOTIC EPISODE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Montpellier
RECRUITING

Montpellier, 34090, France
CHU de Nîmes
RECRUITING

Nîmes, 30900, France
Chu Clermont-Ferrand
RECRUITING

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
Chu Grenoble
RECRUITING

Grenoble, 38000, France
Chu Saint Etienne
RECRUITING

Saint-Etienne, 42100, France
Hospices Civils de Lyon
RECRUITING

Bron, 69500, France

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