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Behavioral Intervention

Critical Time Intervention for Mental Health Challenges (CTI-YAMH Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Young adults (age 18-24) on the housing eligibility list assigned to rapid rehousing
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3 mo, 6mo, 12 mo.
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CTI-YAMH Trial Summary

This trial will study if an evidence-based intervention can help young adults with mental health issues transitioning from homelessness to supported housing. They will receive structured case mgmt & supports from mental health & peer specialists. Pilot phase (n=8) then random assignment (n=26).

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-24 who are on a housing list, experiencing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, bipolar or psychotic disorders with ongoing symptoms. They must speak English and be eligible for rapid rehousing based on their priority score.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an intervention called Critical Time Intervention (CTI-YAMH), which provides structured case management and support from mental health professionals to young adults transitioning into supported housing. Participants will either receive CTI-YAMH or standard housing supports.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychosocial interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues during the intervention.

CTI-YAMH Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am aged 18-24 and assigned to rapid rehousing.

CTI-YAMH Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3 mo, 6mo, 12 mo.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3 mo, 6mo, 12 mo. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Anxiety Symptoms
Depressive Symptoms
Housing Stability
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Secondary outcome measures
Treatment Engagement

CTI-YAMH Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention Condition, CTI-YAMHExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive the CTI-YAMH intervention in conjunction with rapid rehousing supports for the 6 month intervention
Group II: Treatment as Usual ConditionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be assigned to a housing program at another agency that provides rapid rehousing with usual supports

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of HoustonLead Sponsor
147 Previous Clinical Trials
47,418 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this research require participants to be of legal age?

"This trial is open to those who are of legal age (over 18) and younger than two decades old (under 24)."

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Is it permissible for me to join this clinical trial?

"Candidates aged between 18 and 24, who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder may be eligible for this trial. The research team is aiming to recruit approximately 60 individuals."

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What is the enrolment capacity of this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical investigation is still recruiting participants that meet eligibility criteria. The trial was first published on September 5th 2023 and has been updated as of October 20th 2023 with a requirement for 60 patients at one site."

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Are there any opportunities for volunteers to join this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the recruitment process for this medical trial is currently in progress with an initial post date of September 5th 2023 and recent update on October 20th 2023, searching for 60 patients at 1 clinical site."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Covenant House Texas
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~34 spots leftby Jan 2025