The Right Question Project-Mental Health: An Intervention to Increase Engagement and Retention in… (NCT01226329) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Right Question Project-Mental Health: An Intervention to Increase Engagement and Retention in Mental Health Care
United States, Puerto Rico724 participantsStarted 2008-07
Plain-language summary
The Right Question Project-Mental Health (RQP-MH) is a three-session health education intervention that teaches clients to participate effectively in mental health care. The methodology teaches clients to identify important issues of their illness or treatment, formulate questions, and devise plans to communicate and act in effective ways that address factors impacting their mental health care, with the expectation that this behavior will increase patient-provider communication and improve the therapeutic alliance between patient and provider.
The investigators hypothesize that participants receiving the intervention will be more likely to engage and remain in mental health care, and that they will report higher activation and self-management scores as compared to control patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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:
* between ages of 18 and 70 (patients above age 65 will be administered the Mini-Cog, a cognitive impairment screener)
* speak English and/or Spanish
* currently receiving outpatient mental health care
Exclusion Criteria:
* suicidal ideation or attempt within the past four weeks
* lacks capacity to consent (adapted from Zayas, Cabassa, \& Perez, 2005)
* only receiving services that are strictly case-management
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
1
Patient Activation
Timeframe: Baseline, 30days, 90days
2
Patient Self-Management
Timeframe: Baseline, 30days, 90days
3
Engagement in mental health care
Timeframe: Six months following last research interview
4
Retention in mental health treatment
Timeframe: Six months following last research interview