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Online tool for psychosis support tested in clinics – but study stopped early

NCT ID NCT06002958

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a digital platform called Horyzons could be used in clinics that help young people with early psychosis. The platform offers therapy content and a safe social network. Researchers wanted to understand what helps or hinders its use in real-world care. The study was terminated, so findings are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Horyzons digital platform (therapeutic content and moderated social network)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show how to bring online support tools into routine care for early psychosis.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated, so results are limited. It was a small implementation study, not designed to prove clinical benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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CLIENT PARTICIPANTS Inclusion Criteria: * Clients must be between the ages of 16 and 35 * Clients must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, or Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum or Other Psychotic disorder * Clients must be receiving services at one of the five FEP clinics in North Carolina (OASIS, Encompass, Eagle, SHORE, or AEGIS) or one of their stepdown outpatient clinics (STEP and TIDES) * Client not having any active thoughts of harming self in the month prior to enrollment * Clients must not have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the three months before enrollment * Clients must actively be engaging with medication management through their clinic * Clients must have access to the internet through a phone, tablet, or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Clients who do not speak English will not be considered for enrollment * Adult client with legal guardians where one or both the individual and legal guardian do not provide consent for the individual to participate PROVIDER PARTICIPANTS Inclusion Criteria: * Provider \&/or PSS must be 18 years or older * Provider \&/or PSS must be currently serving clients within their FEP clinic * Provider \&/or PSS must be able to speak and read English Exclusion Criteria: * Provider \&/or PSS under the age of 18 * Provider \&/or PSS not currently serving clients in their FEP clinic * Provider \&/or PSS not able to speak or understand English

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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