Improving Health and Wellness for People With Serious Mental Illness in Puerto Rico (NCT06859060)
Testing Bridges to Better Health and Wellness for People Living With Serious Mental Illness in Puerto Rico
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a culturally tailored intervention, Bridges to Better Health and Wellness (BRIDGES), aimed at reducing chronic disease disparities among Puerto Ricans with serious mental illness (SMI). Participants receive monthly sessions with health care managers to address patient-provider stigma and care coordination.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayagüez Medical Center Primary Care Psychology Clinic — Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Age range: 21 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- BRIDGES Healthcare Manager Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Treatment as Usual (ETAU) (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 (2 Sites)
- Mayagüez Medical Center Primary Care Psychology Clinic — Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- PHSU Wellness Center — Ponce, Puerto Rico
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (787) 840-2575
Email: elrivera@psm.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.