Peer support program aims to boost recovery in early psychosis

NCT ID NCT06487195

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a peer-facilitated program (Peer-RESIM) for adults who have had a first episode of psychosis. The program includes 10 sessions over 4 months, led by trained peer support workers, to help participants improve self-care and recovery. Researchers will compare this to standard education and usual care, following 198 participants for 18 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Peer-facilitated, Recovery-based Self-illness-management programme (Peer-RESIM)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical, peer-supported way to help people with first-episode psychosis manage their condition and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (198 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires active participation and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Integrated Community Centers for Mental Wellness

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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