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NCT05639465 Intervention to Prevent Behavioral Health Symptoms Among Pandemic Affected Children

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NCT ID NCT05639465
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Condition Emotional Distress
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 800 participants
Start Date 2022-11-15
Primary Completion 2026-05-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 8 Years
Max Age 14 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 800 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-15.

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Brief Summary

Racial and ethnic minority children who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities are disproportionately impacted by pandemic and climate-induced disasters. Although effective interventions have been designed to treat mental health related symptoms in post-disaster settings, accessible, empirically supported prevention interventions are needed to prevent the onset of mental and behavioral health issues among these children. Building on our preliminary findings, the proposed study examines the efficacy and implementation of a COVID-19 adapted disaster focused prevention intervention, Journey of Hope-C19, in preventing behavioral health and interpersonal problems among racial and ethnic minority children who live in low-resource high poverty communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * child experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and an additional large-scale disaster * child score is 5 or above on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire * child is in 3- 8th grade at enrollment * the parent or guardian must complete informed consent and child assent * child must speak English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * child is currently receiving treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition * children who are not able to interact with other students in a group work format, regardless of IEP status

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tara Leytham Powell, PhD

✉ tlpowell@illinois.edu

📞 2173000917

Principal Investigator

Tara Leytham Powell, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05639465 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 14 Years, studying Emotional Distress. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05639465 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05639465 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tlpowell@illinois.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05639465 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bradenton, United States, Panama City, United States, St. Petersburg, United States, West Palm Beach, United States and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05639465 clinical trial?

NCT05639465 is sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The principal investigator is Tara Leytham Powell, PhD at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. The trial plans to enroll 800 participants.

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