Treatment EngagementNCT07116655
Feasibility Study of Single-session Solution Focused Consultation to Enhance Treatment Engagement
A study testing Single-session solution focused consultation and Single-session supportive intervention in people with Treatment Engagement, run by Nanyang Technological University at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial 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). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 99 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Treatment Engagement
- What is being tested?
- Single-session solution focused consultation and Single-session supportive intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- 26 Feb 2025to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 to 99 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion Criteria: 1. A history of one or more chronic physical diseases based on the Ministry of Health (Singapore) Chronic Disease Management Programme guidelines; 2. A score of 5 or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7); 3. Not currently engaged in formal mental health service; 4. Conversant in the English language; 5. Receiving treatment in a community healthcare setting
Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of psychosis, intellectual disability, or pervasive developmental disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Singapore1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Renal Health Services
Singapore
Behram A. Khan, MBBS, MD, admin@renalhealthservices.org
About this study
Official title: 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
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
- Being tested
- Single-session solution focused consultation, Single-session supportive intervention
- Keywords
- treatment engagement, chronic physical health problems, comorbid mental health problems, single-session intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Single-session solution focused consultationBehavioural
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.
Single-session supportive interventionBehavioural
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Active Control Group | Active comparator | Single-session supportive therapy based approach Receives: Behavioral: Single-session supportive intervention |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Single-session solution-focused therapy based approach Receives: Behavioral: Single-session solution focused consultation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Treatment Engagement - Uptake
Endorsement of interest in referral for mental health services or follow-up session with interventionist
Measured: Post-intervention (immediate)
Treatment engagement - Attendance
Attendance at intake session for mental health services or follow-up session with interventionist
Measured: 2-weeks post-intervention
Feasibility - Intervention Completion Rate
Completion of intervention action plans
Measured: Post-intervention (immediate)
Acceptability - Usefulness of intervention
Single item measure on helpfulness of consultation in addressing concern/s
Measured: Post-intervention (immediate)
Acceptability - Satisfaction with outcome
Single item measure on how satisfied they are with the intervention's outcome
Measured: Post-intervention (immediate)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Perceived agency
State Hope Scale (SHS) - Pathways Subscale
Measured: From baseline to post-intervention (immediate)
Hope
Beck's Hopelessness Scale (BHS-4)
Measured: From baseline to post-intervention (immediate) and two-week post intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2025
- Study start26 Feb 2025
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Treatment EngagementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Singapore
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07116655
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-2024-777
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Tilley JL, Choon JX, Ito S, Khan BA, Griva K, Ang S, Kang-Kwong L, Schleider JL. A single-session consultation to enhance mental health treatment engagement in patients with comorbid physical and mental problems: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1186/s40814-026-01870-2. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42351257
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- 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
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07116655
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-2024-777
- Conditions
- Treatment Engagement
- Keywords
- treatment engagement, chronic physical health problems, comorbid mental health problems, single-session intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Nanyang Technological UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Singapore
- Study start
- 26 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Active Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Single-session supportive interventionSingle-session supportive therapy based approach |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Single-session solution focused consultationSingle-session solution-focused therapy based approach |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Single-session solution focused consultationIn 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. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
| Single-session supportive interventionIn 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. | Behavioural | Active Control Group |
Primary outcome
Treatment Engagement - Uptake
Time frame: Post-intervention (immediate)
Endorsement of interest in referral for mental health services or follow-up session with interventionist
Treatment engagement - Attendance
Time frame: 2-weeks post-intervention
Attendance at intake session for mental health services or follow-up session with interventionist
Feasibility - Intervention Completion Rate
Time frame: Post-intervention (immediate)
Completion of intervention action plans
Acceptability - Usefulness of intervention
Time frame: Post-intervention (immediate)
Single item measure on helpfulness of consultation in addressing concern/s
Acceptability - Satisfaction with outcome
Time frame: Post-intervention (immediate)
Single item measure on how satisfied they are with the intervention's outcome
2 secondary outcomes
Perceived agency
Time frame: From baseline to post-intervention (immediate)
Hope
Time frame: From baseline to post-intervention (immediate) and two-week post intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jun 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42351257Tilley JL, Choon JX, Ito S, Khan BA, Griva K, Ang S, Kang-Kwong L, Schleider JL. A single-session consultation to enhance mental health treatment engagement in patients with comorbid physical and mental problems: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1186/s40814-026-01870-2. Online ahead of print.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Single-session solution focused consultation and Single-session supportive intervention in people with Treatment Engagement, run by Nanyang Technological University at 1 site in Singapore.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Jacqueline L. Tilley, PhD (+65 67903202, jacqueline.tilley@nie.edu.sg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Treatment Engagement - Uptake (time frame: Post-intervention (immediate)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07116655, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jun 2026.