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RecruitingNCT05704582

RCT Comparing Avatar Intervention to Supportive Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use in Patients With Psychotic Disorders

This study is recruiting. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists participation information in Canada.

SchizophreniaOtherOver 18 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to compare options and see whether a digital app or remote support tool offers something meaningfully different. Researchers are trying to understand whether a digital app or remote support tool can better prevent setbacks and support longer-term stability. For people living with Schizophrenia, small gains in stability can make a meaningful difference over time. If the findings are useful, they could help future care become more targeted, practical, and easier to trust. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Research center of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Official source

Registry reference

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In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Important

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Main activity
digital app or tool
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is RCT Comparing Avatar Intervention to Supportive Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use in Patients With Psychotic Disorders?

This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve digital app or tool, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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