BRAVE Program for Safety and Violence Risk in Early Psychosis
Tests a talking therapy called BRAVE in young adults with early psychosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: BRAVE Program to Improve Safety and Reduce Violence Risk in Early Psychosis
Key facts
- Where
- Washington D.C., United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 16 and 30 years old?
Source: NCT07417904, who can take part
Where in United States
- Howard University HospitalWashington D.C., United StatesNot yet recruiting
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Howard University
- Trial code
- NCT07417904
- Record updated
- 29 July 2026
- Original description
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of BRAVE, a manualized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention designed to address dynamic risk factors for violence among young adults with early psychosis. Using a stepped-wedge randomized design, all participants will receive treatment as usual followed by the BRAVE intervention. The study will also explore changes in violence-related behaviors and treatment engagement over time.Read full original descriptionShow less
Young Adults and Violent Behavior During Early Psychosis (Aim 3)
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of BRAVE, a manualized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention designed to address dynamic risk factors for violence among young adults with early psychosis. Using a stepped-wedge randomized design, all participants will receive treatment as usual followed by the BRAVE intervention. The study will also explore changes in violence-related behaviors and treatment engagement over time.
Inclusion: Young adults aged 16-30 years; Diagnosis of early psychosis; Currently receiving outpatient care through an early psychosis clinic; Psychiatrically stable and deemed appropriate for participation by a treating clinician; Able and willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: History of antisocial behavior, as assessed at baseline; Unable to provide informed consent; Not fluent in English; Immediate risk requiring a higher level of care.