We will discuss the study with you to check you are able to take part. We will then send you some more detailed information and give you more time to think about it. We would also need to talk to your care coordinator or doctor at this stage. All being well, we will then offer you an appointment to check in more detail that you can take part.
A computer system will then choose which of two groups you will be in (this is completely random and not based on anything you tell us).
Group 1: CBT + regular review appointments
People in this group will be offered up to 26 sessions of CBT over a 9-month period. Participants will also receive regular review appointments every 3 months. These involve meeting with our research assistant and answering some questions about your experiences and how they are affecting your life. Both the CBT and the review apppointments can be carried out at home or at another convenient location.
Group 2: Regular review appointments only
People in this group will receive regular review appointments every 3 months with our research assistant. Many people have told us they find the review appointments quite helpful as it gives them some idea how they are progressing. The research assistant will also provide people with information about who to approach for help should they need it. Everyone taking part will receive £10 to compensate for their time at 5 of the 7 appointments.
If you are in the group that does not receive CBT this does not prevent you from seeking CBT or other types of help elsewhere. If you receive CBT and decide to start taking antipsychotic medication, you can still continue to receive CBT. You can leave the study at any point if you change your mind and this will not affect your normal care in any adverse way.
Feel free to contact us...
We are more than happy for you to contact us directly. Please note that if you decide to take part we will need to inform your care provider (e.g., GP, care coordinator, psychiatrist).
To discuss taking part in this study please contact:
GREATER MANCHESTER AREA
Laura Drage: 0778 985 2289 laura.drage@nhs.net
Melissa Wardle: 0776 776 0767 melissa.wardle@gmw.nhs.uk
Paul Hutton: 0771 730 2057 paul.hutton@gmw.nhs.uk
Tony Morrison: 0161 772 4642
Our address is: Psychosis Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Harrop House, Bury New Road, M25 3BL.
NEWCASTLE AREA
Helen Spencer: 0191 282 4842 Helen.Spencer@ntw.nhs.uk
Our address: Department of Liaison Psychiatry, Richardson Unit, Leazes Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
