The Feasibility of the Peer-based Recovery Program
Launched by NATIONAL CHENG-KUNG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 20, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is exploring a new program called the Grow to Recovery program, which aims to help people with mental health challenges by using peer support. This means that individuals who have experienced mental illness themselves will work alongside trained professionals to guide others in their recovery journey. The goal is to see if this approach can be effectively used in Taiwan, where such peer services are just starting to develop. By participating, individuals may gain valuable tools and support to help them in their recovery.
To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and living in the community. People with mental illness should have a diagnosis for over a year and be able to participate in group activities. Professionals working in mental health can also join if they are open to collaborating with peers. Participants can expect to engage in group sessions, share experiences, and learn from each other in a supportive environment. This trial is currently looking for volunteers, so if you or someone you know fits the criteria, it could be a great opportunity to help shape mental health services in Taiwan.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- * Professionals:
- • 1. working in the community psychiatric rehabilitation organizations
- • 2. being willing to co-lead the recovery program with a peer
- * Peers:
- • 1. having a diagnosis of mental illness over 1 year
- • 2. living in the community
- • 3. being age 18 yr or older
- • 4. having good communication skills
- • 5. being willing to co-lead the recovery program with a professional
- • People with mental illness
- • 1. having a diagnosis of mental illness over 1 year
- • 2. living in the community
- • 3. being age 18 yr or older
- • 4. filling out the scales independently
- • 5. being able to participate in a recovery group and follow the group rules
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • People with mental illness 1. attending another recovery-related group
About National Cheng Kung University Hospital
National Cheng Kung University Hospital is a leading academic medical institution in Taiwan, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the hospital leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various medical fields to facilitate groundbreaking studies that enhance patient care and medical knowledge. Committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, National Cheng Kung University Hospital fosters collaborations with researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners to drive the development of new therapies and improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Tainan City, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Yen-Ching Chang, PhD
Principal Investigator
National Cheng Kung University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported