Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-Stigma in Youth (NCT06672562)
A Randomized Pilot Basket Trial of Discovering Our Best Selves: Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-stigma Among Youth
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a full-scale study to learn if a new youth-adapted Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT-Y) reduces self-stigma in youth living with bipolar disorder or multiple mental health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the feasibility of conducting a definitive clinical trial in terms of recruitment success, study retention/compliance, treatment retention/compliance, and absence of serious adverse events? * Can facilitators deliver the adapted NECT-Y intervention with fidelity? * What is the acceptability of the newly adapted NECT-Y intervention among youth participants and facilitators? Researchers will compare NECT-Y to treatment as usual (TAU). Participants will take part in a virtual 14-week NECT-Y group intervention or receive TAU. They will also complete questionnaires at three time points (baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 16 Years to 29 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.