Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

Physical Health Improvement Intervention for People Admitted to Mental Health Service

25 participantsStarted 2026-07

Plain-language summary

This study aims to codesign and implement a physical health improvement behaviour change intervention for people being treated for a mental illness in a mental health inpatient unit of a regional hospital.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * This study is being carried out in an inpatient service therefore clinical staff must be registered by their professional governing body with a minimum of 6 months employment at the service or within the region to participate in stages 2 and 3. Graduate clinicians with less than 6 months working experience will be excluded from the study. Clinicians new to the region with less than 6 months working experience in location will be excluded from the study. Clinical roles within the facility include but not limited to: * Nurses (enrolled or registered) * Psychiatrists * Psychologists * Social Workers Clients of the inpatient mental health service eligible to be included in the study must be: * Over the age of 18 years * Able to read, understand and speak English * A current or previous user of the hospital's services * A current or previous user of the inpatient services * A carer of someone who is a current or previous user of the inpatient mental health service * Able to provide consent * Not an employee * Not a health professional

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

Feasibility of Health Improvement Profile

Timeframe: From admission (enrolment) to post discharge period of 3 months (12 weeks)

Feasibility: Time taken to recruit planned sample

Timeframe: Immediately after the inclusion of the last participant

Feasibility: Retention

Timeframe: at the follow-up assessment 3 months post discharge from inpatient service

Feasibility: Drop out rate

Timeframe: At the follow-up assessment 3 months post discharge from inpatient service

Reason for dropping out

Timeframe: immediately on drop out notification or at 3 month follow up

Feasibility: Adherence

Timeframe: Immediately on completion of the post discharge period at 3 months (12 weeks)

Participant feedback

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of the follow up period of 3 months (12 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06996899

SponsorCharles Darwin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07

Contact for this trial

Nicole Norman

61 1800061963 nicole.norman@cdu.edu.au

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