Protocol for the MyPREPED trial: hybrid type 2 effectiveness–implementation trial of a peer-delivered digital self-management tool (MyBRANCHES) for young people in Australia transitioning from early intervention in psychosis services

A Milton; E Brown; U Arnautovska; P Vaughan; C Gao; ML Chatterton; E Stratton; N Hancock; J Chapman; R Iyer; S Singh; S Malhotra; S Batara; S Chakma; D De Cicco; H Lindsay; A Harris; D Siskind; N Warren; C Mchugh; P Mcardle; D Phung; J Cook; A Thompson; N Glozier

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Protocol for the MyPREPED trial: hybrid type 2 effectiveness–implementation trial of a peer-delivered digital self-management tool (MyBRANCHES) for young people in Australia transitioning from early intervention in psychosis services

A Milton, E Brown, U Arnautovska, P Vaughan, C Gao, ML Chatterton, E Stratton, N Hancock, J Chapman, R Iyer, S Singh, S Malhotra, S Batara, S Chakma, D De Cicco, H Lindsay, A Harris, D Siskind, N Warren, C Mchugh Show all

Bjpsych Open | Published : 2026

DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2026.12056

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Abstract

Background Peer-supported self-management at discharge from early intervention in psychosis services (EIPS) has received limited attention. The MyPREPED (My Personal Recovery Plan for Early Discharge) trial will evaluate a co-designed, digital and paper-based, peer-delivered recovery and self-management focused intervention, tailored for young people exiting EIPS. Aims This protocol describes a hybrid type 2 effectiveness–implementation trial designed to assess MyPREPED’s impact, feasibility, real-world implementation and cost–utility. Method This multi-site, mixed-method, two-arm (1:1), parallel-group, randomised controlled trial (MyPREPED versus treatment as usual) trial will be delivered ..

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