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Peers step in to help young adults with psychosis reduce drug and alcohol use

NCT ID NCT04517279

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program where trained peer providers help young people with early psychosis reduce or stop using alcohol and drugs. 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams took part. The goal was to see if the program could be delivered as planned and whether it helped improve substance use and daily functioning.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

113 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 32 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled in a CSC program during the defined study period; * continued program enrollment at six month follow-up from program entry; * continued alcohol/substance use at six-month follow-up from program entry. Exclusion Criteria: * none

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Psychotic disorders Substance use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Andrews Behavioral Health

    Tyler, Texas, 75702, United States

  • Bluebonnet Trails Community Center

    Round Rock, Texas, 78664, United States

  • Border Region Behavioral Health Center

    Laredo, Texas, 78041, United States

  • Burke

    Lufkin, Texas, 75901, United States

  • Center for Healthcare Services

    San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States

  • Central Counties Services

    Temple, Texas, 76501, United States

  • Coastal Plains

    Portland, Texas, 78374, United States

  • Community Healthcore

    Longview, Texas, 75601, United States

  • Denton County MHMR

    Denton, Texas, 76201, United States

  • Integral Care

    Austin, Texas, 78702, United States

  • Metrocare Services

    Dallas, Texas, 75208, United States

  • Pecan Valley Centers

    Weatherford, Texas, 76086, United States

  • Spindletop Centers

    Beaumont, Texas, 77701, United States

  • The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

    Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

  • West Texas Centers

    Big Spring, Texas, 79720, United States

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