CompletedNot Applicable

Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)

United States1,067 participantsStarted 2007-06-13

Plain-language summary

This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities. The project provides information to VA clinicians and managers about Veterans with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and/or who would like to return to competitive work. The project facilitates reorganization of care practices in order to get veterans needed and desired services around wellness and work. The project creates a platform that other clinical and research interventions can build upon to improve care, and is designed to inform a national strategy for implementing evidence-based care in schizophrenia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Clinicians and Managers: * Psychiatrists, Case Managers, Nurses, Supported Employment workers Nutritionists, Local Recovery Coordinators, and Quality Improvement experts working at one of the participating VA Medical Centers Patients: * At least 18 years old * Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, or schizophreniform disorder * At least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 6 months prior to enrollment and then at least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 5 months of enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: None

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Weight Service Utilization

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Weight Outcomes

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Supported Employment Utilization

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Employment Outcomes

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00137280

SponsorVA Office of Research and Development

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-03-05

Results submitted2014-10-03

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Weight Service Utilization

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Weight Outcomes

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Supported Employment Utilization

Timeframe: 1 year

The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Employment Outcomes

Timeframe: 1 year