Peer Support for Mental Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to test whether the peer support program is acceptable, possible, and can improve mental health among individuals accessing hormone care. Eligible participants will be enrolled and randomized to the support program or enhanced usual care arm. Participants will take part in this study for 6 months.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSc
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 in Michigan who are starting or already receiving hormone care and show signs of depression or anxiety (with PHQ9 or GAD scores of 5 or more). They must be open to joining peer support group meetings, which can be online or face-to-face.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are enrolled and randomized to either the peer support program or enhanced usual care arm for 6 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Peer support group
Trial Overview
The study aims to see if a peer support program can help improve mental health among those getting hormone treatment. Participants will either join the new support program or receive enhanced usual care, with their experiences compared after six months.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in the peer support group will be contacted by the peer coordinator to be connected with a peer mentor and will have access to peer support options, namely, one-one one meetings with a peer mentor, group meetings with mentors and other participants, and medical appointment buddy.
EUC Documents will be disseminated with hormone care information and resources to share with patients relevant to the participants specific hormone condition or type of hormone care.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
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