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Behavioral Intervention

PAAS Intervention for Adolescent Risky Behaviors

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Uma Rao, MD
Research Sponsored by University of California, Irvine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months post-intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test how an intervention program affects different regions of the brain in order to better prevent or reduce risky behaviors among African-American youth, who are highly vulnerable to the consequences of such behavior.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African-American adolescents who can speak and read English, are willing to participate in a 6-week program called PAAS with their guardian, and pass MRI safety checks. It's not for those who are pregnant, claustrophobic, have metal implants, used alcohol or drugs recently, have major medical issues like neurological disorders, take CNS-affecting meds or have clinical-level behavioral problems.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the PAAS intervention program designed to reduce risky behaviors among African-American youth. Researchers will look at how this program influences brain regions associated with risk-taking behavior by using MRI scans before and after the program.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves an educational intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience discomfort from sitting still during MRI scans or discussing sensitive topics during the PAAS sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in fronto-striatal functional connectivity
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in cognitive regulation
Changes in emotional regulation

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Pathways for African-Americans' SuccessExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will complete a 6-week Pathways for African-Americans' Success (PAAS) intervention. This is a weekly, 1.5 hour/session, family intervention for 6 weeks.
Group II: Wait-listActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects will be on waiting list for active intervention and will receive the PAAS intervention at the end of the study (same as active intervention).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, IrvineLead Sponsor
537 Previous Clinical Trials
1,921,512 Total Patients Enrolled
Uma Rao, MD5.02 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
3 Previous Clinical Trials
502 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Pathways for African-Americans' Success (PAAS) (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03370393 — N/A
Adolescent Behaviors Research Study Groups: Pathways for African-Americans' Success, Wait-list
Adolescent Behaviors Clinical Trial 2023: Pathways for African-Americans' Success (PAAS) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03370393 — N/A
Pathways for African-Americans' Success (PAAS) (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03370393 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any vacancies for individuals to take part in this research trial?

"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov this trial is currently recruiting volunteers. It was initially posted on December 11th 2017 and has been recently updated on March 29th 2022. 128 participants are needed at a single centre for the study's completion."

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Do I meet the criteria necessary to enroll in this research program?

"128 individuals aged between 11 and 14, who display adolescent behavior patterns, are required for this medical trial."

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How many individuals are being studied in this clinical research investigation?

"Affirmative. A glance at clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the experiment, which was initially posted on December 11th 2017, is currently recruiting applicants. 128 participants must be sourced from one single medical centre."

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Is this research seeking to recruit geriatric patients?

"This trial will consider patients aged between 11 and 14 years old."

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~18 spots leftby Mar 2025