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Peers vs. pros: study tests if Patient-Led groups improve schizophrenia outcomes

NCT ID NCT03246932

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a peer-led psycho-education program (where trained patients lead group sessions) helps adults with schizophrenia improve symptoms and daily functioning over two years. 342 participants were randomly assigned to peer-led groups, professional-led groups, or usual care alone. The goal was to see if peer support offers lasting benefits beyond standard treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer-led psycho-education group sessions
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost, community-based way to help people with schizophrenia manage their condition better over the long term.
What could go wrong
The study is completed but results are not yet widely known; peer-led programs may not outperform professional-led ones, and benefits may be modest or inconsistent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

342 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients, aged 18+, attending one psychiatric outpatient clinic under study; * diagnosed as schizophrenia and its subtypes according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Text-Revised Edition, as ascertained by the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID-I); * having onset of the illness for not \>5 years; and * able to communicate in Cantonese language. Exclusion Criteria: * mentally unstable and unfit for study participation at recruitment; * with co-morbidity of other severe mental health problems such as depression and substance misuse; and * have recently received or are receiving any structured psychosocial intervention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Schizophrenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jilin Medical College

    Jilin City, Jilin, 0432, China

  • TM Psy Centre

    Tuenmen, NT, Hong Kong

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