← Back to Search

Therapeutic Theatre for Mental Health Wellness

N/A

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 6-weeks, compared to national average

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test the effect of a 6-week theatre intervention on the wellness of girls ages 8-18 receiving services at five Boys & Girls Club Indianapolis sites.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for girls aged 8-18, predominantly African American, who are members of the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis. It's designed to see if a theatre program rooted in African culture can improve their mental wellness.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a 6-week theatre program called Sankofa, led by Asante theatre personnel. The goal is to scientifically evaluate its impact on wellbeing and guide future therapeutic interventions using theatre with underserved populations.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves participation in a cultural theatre program, traditional medical side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological responses to the content or group dynamics.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 6-weeks, compared to national average

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 6-weeks, compared to national average

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6-weeks, compared to national average for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

National Youth Outcomes Initiative

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Theatre participantsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Girls in this arm will participate in the theatre intervention.

Do I qualify?Apply below to find out

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor

980 Previous Clinical Trials

983,076 Total Patients Enrolled

4 Trials studying Adolescent Behaviors

249 Patients Enrolled for Adolescent Behaviors

Boys & Girls Clubs of IndianapolisUNKNOWN

Community Health NetworkOTHER

5 Previous Clinical Trials

879,472 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Theatre Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04518397 — N/A

Adolescent Behaviors Research Study Groups: Theatre participants

Adolescent Behaviors Clinical Trial 2023: Theatre Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04518397 — N/A

Theatre 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04518397 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who would be an ideal candidate to partake in this clinical test?

"This trial is suitable for minors who possess teenage traits, and have ages ranging from 7 to 18. To meet the research's requirements, 200 people need to be recruited."

Answered by AI

Could you provide the aggregate number of participants in this clinical exploration?

"Affirmative. According to the existing information on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently in pursuit of participants. It was initially published on January 30th 2020 and revised most recently on August 23rd 2021. 200 individuals across 1 site are needed for enrollment purposes."

Answered by AI

Are any more participants being sought for this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov verify that this experiment, initially posted in January 30th 2020, is currently recruiting participants. Approximately 200 candidates have to be accepted from a single research centre."

Answered by AI

Are geriatric individuals admissible to this clinical experiment?

"This trial is restricted to participants between the ages of 7 and 18. 98 studies have been conducted on underage patients but only 45 on those above 65 years old."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Sankofa Paradigm: A Therapeutic Theatre Program for Girls

Sally Wasmuth 2020. "Sankofa Paradigm: A Therapeutic Theatre Program for Girls". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04518397.