Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) in Danish Community Mental Health Centres
Launched by MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CAPITAL REGION, DENMARK · May 26, 2011
Trial Information
Current as of June 13, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is a curriculum-based psychosocial intervention designed as structured program with a recovery-oriented approach. The aim of IMR is to rehabilitate people with severe mental illnesses by helping them acquire knowledge and skills in managing their illness and achieve personal recovery goals. Previous randomised clinical trials indicate that IMR can be implemented with a good effect and a high fidelity though further trials are crucial to demonstrate the potential effectiveness of IMR.
Methods/Design: The trial design is a randomised, assesso...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • adults (age 18+)
- • both sexes
- • associated with one of the two participating community mental health centres
- • diagnosed following the ICD-10 criteria of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- • able to speak and understand Danish
- • giving informed consent verbally and in writing
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • have a guardian or a forensic psychiatric arrangement
- • comorbidity with the ICD-10 criteria of the diagnoses of dementia or mental retardation
- • a large-scale substance abuse - if later on the abuse is under control inclusion in the trial will be possible
- • a current home of supported housing - since the treatment as usual given to this group of patients is significant different from patients living independently
- • a current involvement in a psycho-educational course - patients are eligible for participation in the trial after the psycho-educational course has ended if they meet the inclusion criteria at this point
- • not given informed consent.
About Mental Health Services In The Capital Region, Denmark
The Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing psychiatric research and improving mental health care delivery. Operating within a robust healthcare framework, the organization focuses on innovative treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to conduct rigorous clinical trials. By prioritizing patient-centered outcomes and leveraging cutting-edge technology, the Mental Health Services aim to enhance therapeutic interventions and contribute to the global understanding of mental health disorders. Their commitment to research excellence fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, ultimately striving to elevate the standards of mental health services in the region and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ballerup And Frederiksberg, , Denmark
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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