U.S., Sept. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07836348) titled 'A Closed Unit Incorporating Soteria Elements Versus a Conventional Closed Psychiatric Ward' on Aug. 19.
Brief Summary: This prospective study compares two models of inpatient psychiatric care for adults experiencing an acute psychotic episode of moderate to severe intensity that requires admission to a closed psychiatric setting. Participants may have a history of previous psychiatric hospitalizations.
After informed consent and completion of all baseline assessments, eligible participants are randomly assigned to either a small closed unit incorporating Soteria elements or a conventional closed psychiatric ward at the Jerusalem M...