Safer use of antipsychotics in youth (SUAY) pragmatic trial protocol

Programs such as the Pediatric Access Line in Washington state have shown decreases in antipsychotic medication use by youth with non-psychotic disorders. Program outcomes have been studied with observational designs. This manuscript describes the protocol for Targeted and Safer Use of Antipsychotics in Youth (SUAY), a randomized controlled trial of psychiatrist review of prescriptions and facilitated access to psychosocial care. The aim of the intervention is to reduce the number of person-days of antipsychotic use among participants.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - October 19, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Robert B. Penfold, Ella E. Thompson, Robert J. Hilt, Kelly J. Kelleher, Nadine Schwartz, Arne Beck, Greg Clarke, James D. Ralston, Andrea L. Hartzler, R. Yates Coley, Mary Akosile, Benedetto Vitiello, Gregory E. Simon Source Type: research