NCT06921499 Va Meh Du: A Sports-based Mental Health Promotion Intervention for Karenni Refugees
| NCT ID | NCT06921499 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Greensboro |
| Condition | Coping Skills |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10 |
Eligibility & 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 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-17 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a soccer program focused on mental health positively impacts mental health in Karenni refugee young boys and men. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does mental health education provided during a sports program improve mental health coping for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Does participation in a sports-program improve social connection for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Researchers will compare those receiving mental health education to a comparison group to see if mental health education improves mental health coping skills. Participants will: Participate weekly soccer practices for 6 months Receive mental health education or comparison activities Answer questions about their health, such as their coping skills, social connection, and physical activity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For child/minor participants: 8-16 years old, self-identifies as Karenni, self-identifies as a boy, speaks English, currently lives in Piedmont Triad area of NC, has parental consent, assents to participate * For adult participants--18 years of age, self-identifies as Karenni, self-identifies as a man, speaks English and Karenni, currently lives in Piedmont Triad area of NC, consents to participate, anticipates missing no more than 2 practices Exclusion Criteria: * \[for adult participants only\]: Criminal record indicating potential harm to children (i.e., convicted of a violent or sexual crime, registration in the Sex Offender Registry, Responsible Individual List, or Child Maltreatment Registry) or are expected to miss more than 2 practices
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06921499 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 8 Years or older, studying Coping Skills. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06921499 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06921499 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at adsucaldito@uncg.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06921499 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Winston-Salem, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06921499 clinical trial?
NCT06921499 is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Greensboro. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.