NCT07116655

Feasibility Study of Single-session Solution Focused Consultation to Enhance Treatment Engagement

Improving Mental Health Treatment Engagement of Patients With Comorbid Chronic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of the Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Single-Session Solution-Focused Consultation (SSC) in a Community Setting

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This research aims to explore whether a single-session solution-focused consultation (SSC) can increase mental health service engagement among patients with comorbid chronic physical diseases and mental health problems (CPDMHP).

Conditions

• Treatment Engagement

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Single-session solution focused consultation	In the SSC, the interventionist first sets expectations, explaining that the session is a means of providing short-term support. The interventionist will then praise the participant for agreeing to receive support and introduce the Action Plan, which will guide the session's structure. The interventionist will then work with the participant to (1) identify a specific, modifiable issue they are facing; (2) use the "miracle question" to envision their ideal outcome where the problem is resolved, and rates their current proximity to that; (3) determine the "smallest possible step" they can take towards this outcome through a scaling exercise; and (4) develop a personalized action plan that leverage on their current resources to begin addressing the problem. Upon ending the SSC, the interventionist writes a personalized note to the participant, highlighting their strengths and expressing confidence in their ability to follow through.
BEHAVIORAL	Single-session supportive intervention	In the supportive consultation session, the interventionist will allow the participant to decide what they wish to discuss during the session and listen empathetically, validate their feelings and offer reassurance to the patient. The exact wording or questions will vary depending on the client's needs and sharing.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-26
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2025-08-11
• Last updated: 2025-08-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Singapore