← Back to Search

Focused Skill and Strategy Training (FSST) for Learning Difficulties (HYPE Trial)

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Michelle Mullen, MS

Research Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 24 months

Awards & highlights

HYPE Trial Summary

This trial will test a manualized intervention combining educational and employment supports for young adults with mental health conditions on a college campus.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young adults aged 18-30 with mental health conditions who are fluent in English, planning to enroll in at least four semesters of college, and have experienced academic disruptions. They must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits at an accredited college and have a diagnosed mental health condition or ADA protections.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The HYPE trial tests a new program combining educational and employment support for students with mental health issues on campus. It includes Focused Skill Training, weekly meetings with specialists, and enhanced usual services compared to standard support.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a medical intervention, there aren't typical side effects like you'd see with medications. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety from the increased focus on employment skills and managing their education.

HYPE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 24 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~24 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Number of students making satisfactory academic progress

Number of students with disruptions toward completion of college degree.

Secondary outcome measures

Academic Self-Efficacy

Change in frequency of educational barriers

Change in levels of perceived Stress

+1 more

HYPE Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Experimental Group: HYPE ServicesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

The experimental arm will receive the HYPE intervention for 12 months.

Group II: Control Group: Enhanced Academic Services as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

The control arm will receive a special personalized packet of resources available on campus and off-campus within a 10-mile radius, as "enhanced academic services as usual."

Do I qualify?Apply below to find out

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Massachusetts, WorcesterLead Sponsor

346 Previous Clinical Trials

989,444 Total Patients Enrolled

Colorado State UniversityOTHER

126 Previous Clinical Trials

38,276 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ResearchFED

71 Previous Clinical Trials

9,026 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Learning Difficulties Clinical Trial 2023: Focused Skill and Strategy Training (FSST) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04254562 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who fulfills the criteria to participate in this experiment?

"To be eligible for this research, candidates must have educational difficulties and range from 18 to 30 years old. The study is recruiting approximately 90 individuals."

Answered by AI

What objectives will this clinical experiment endeavor to accomplish?

"The primary assessment of this 24-month trial is the number of students making satisfactory academic progress. Secondary metrics include changes in perceived stress, assessed via a Perceived Stress Scale; modifications to Academic Self-Efficacy as measured by a College Self-Efficacy Scale; and shifts in reliance on Social Security Benefits observed through Baseline and Follow-up Demographics surveys."

Answered by AI

What is the present sample size of this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research is presently searching for participants, having been posted on October 11th 2019 and last updated January 6th 2022. 90 volunteers are needed from 3 separate sites to take part in the trial."

Answered by AI

Is there currently an open enrollment period for this trial?

"Affirmative. According to information on the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical trial was initially posted in October 11th 2019 and is currently looking for 90 study subjects from 3 distinct locations. The data was most recently updated on January 6th 2022."

Answered by AI

Does this research have age restrictions, and if so, what are they?

"Only individuals between 18 and 30 years of age are eligible for this experiment. Those under the legal age and those over 65 have 6 and 9 other trials they can take part in, respectively."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Helping Youth on the Path to Employment

Michelle Mullen 2019. "Helping Youth on the Path to Employment". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04254562.