Transition Care for FEP

This study is testing a new approach to help people with first episode psychosis transition successfully from the hospital to outpatient mental health care. Many patients lose contact with services after they leave the hospital, which can lead to worse outcomes. The investigators have developed a Transition Care Team (TCT) that works with patients while they are in the hospital and continues to support them after discharge. The team provides therapy, case management, and coordination with community programs that offer ongoing care. The main goal of the study is to find out if this new program increases the number of patients who successfully begin outpatient treatment after hospitalization, compared to usual care. The investigators will also look at whether the program improves symptoms, functioning, and overall well-being.

NCT Number	NCT07713849
Lead Sponsor	University of Chicago Collaborators: Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation
Conditions	Schizoaffective Disorders, Bipolar Disorder With Psychotic Features, Schizophrenia Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features, Psychosis NOS
Enrollment	75 participants
Start Date	2026-05-06
Primary Completion	2028-05-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-05-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-20