Can a simple plan keep schizophrenia patients out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT02627716
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a personalized crisis plan, called the SOS Plan, could reduce hospitalizations in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. 124 patients worked with their doctors and loved ones to create a plan outlining what to do in a crisis. The goal was to see if this plan, updated every 6 months, would lead to fewer psychiatric hospitalizations over 18 months compared to standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SOS Plan (joint crisis plan)
What this could lead to
If effective, the SOS Plan could become a standard tool to help people with schizophrenia avoid repeated hospitalizations and stay stable longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 124 participants. The plan may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Locations
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Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris
Paris, France
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University Hosiptal, Lille
Lille, France
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University Hospital, Brest
Brest, France
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University Hospital, Caen
Caen, France