Portable Rent Subsidies + Identity Capital Intervention for Young People

Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Young People+1 More ConditionsMonthly Rent Subsidies - Other
Eligibility
16 - 24
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial studies whether portable rent subsidies and an intervention to target identity capital can help youth exiting homelessness to achieve socioeconomic inclusion. It uses a randomized controlled trial w/ mixed methods & Community Based Participatory Action Research.

Eligible Conditions
  • Young People
  • Homelessness

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

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Study Objectives

3 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Assessed at 4-months, 8-months, and 12-months.

Assessed at 4-months, 8-months, and 12-months.
Change in intervention feasibility and acceptability as assessed by the Intervention Engagement Questionnaire from 4-months to 12-months.
Intervention feasibility and acceptability as informed by focus groups from 4-months to 12-months.
Assessed at baseline and 12-months.
Change in employment, education, and training as assessed by a questionnaire from baseline to 12-months.
Change in intervention feasibility and acceptability as assessed by recruitment/enrolment/dropout metrics from baseline to 12-months.
Assessed at baseline, 4-months, 8-months, and 12-months.
Mean change from baseline in housing security as measured by the Housing Security Scale at 12-months.
Mean change from baseline in identity capital as measured by the Multi-Measure Agentic Personal Scale (MAPS20) at 12-months.
Assessed at baseline.
Subgroup feasibility and acceptability as measured by the Baseline Demographic Questionnaire.
Subgroup feasibility and acceptability as measured by the GAIN Short Screener (GAIN-SS).

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Portable Rent Subsidies Only
1 of 2
Portable Rent Subsidies + Identity Capital Intervention
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

40 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Portable Rent Subsidies + Identity Capital Intervention · No Placebo Group · N/A

Portable Rent Subsidies + Identity Capital InterventionExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Monthly Rent Subsidies, Identity Capital Intervention (Coach + Co-designed Leadership Guide) · Intervention Types: Other, Behavioral
Portable Rent Subsidies Only
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Monthly Rent Subsidies · Intervention Types: Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: assessed at 4-months, 8-months, and 12-months.

Who is running the clinical trial?

Unity Health TorontoLead Sponsor
512 Previous Clinical Trials
377,655 Total Patients Enrolled
The Resource Association for Teens (RAFT)UNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled
Living Rock Youth ResourcesUNKNOWN
StepStones for YouthUNKNOWN
Covenant House TorontoOTHER
3 Previous Clinical Trials
261 Total Patients Enrolled
Naomi S Thulien, NP-PHC, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUnity Health Toronto

Eligibility Criteria

Age 16 - 24 · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have left homelessness within the past year.
You are able to give full, informed consent.
You possess the ability to comprehend English.
You must demonstrate a willingness to engage in the intervention if assigned to this group.
References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the upper limit of participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this clinical trial, which was published on March 1st 2023, is actively recruiting individuals. The research project needs 40 participants from a single medical facility to be enrolled." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is enrollment open at this time for the clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The info hosted on clinicaltrials.gov supports the notion that this medical investigation, which was initially posted in March of 2023, is actively seeking out participants. Approximately 40 patients need to be recruited from 1 research facility." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Am I eligible to join the research project?

"This medical experiment is on the lookout for 40 homeless persons aged between 16 and 24. These are the eligibility criteria that need to be met in order to join this trial." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Does this medical experiment have an age cap of 45 years?

"To be considered for inclusion, applicants must fall in the 16-24 age bracket. There are also 7 clinical trials available specifically targeting those below 18 years of age and an additional set of investigations tailored to seniors above 65." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
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