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Supporting Transition Resilience Of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) for Mental Health

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Loyola University Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
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Study Summary

This trial is examining the effectiveness of the STRONG program on the mental health of refugee and immigrant students. It is using a group randomized waitlist control design, meaning that schools are randomly assigned to either provide the STRONG program immediately or after a 3-month delay. The study will last for two academic years, with a team of 10 undergraduate students and 4 graduate students collecting data at baseline and at 3- and 6-month intervals.

Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
Change in Coping Efficacy
Change in Responses to Stress Questionnaire
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: STRONG immediate groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Small mental health support group delivered immediately
Group II: STRONG delayed groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Small mental health support group delivered after a delay of approximately 3 months
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Supporting Transition Resilience Of Newcomer Groups (STRONG)
2021
N/A
~70

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Loyola University ChicagoLead Sponsor
20 Previous Clinical Trials
12,524 Total Patients Enrolled
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoOTHER
256 Previous Clinical Trials
5,187,816 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,783 Previous Clinical Trials
2,689,085 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Mental Health
4,429 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many individuals have signed up for this trial so far?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is actively enrolling patients and has been since it was first announced on November 4th 2021. A total of 60 participants will be accepted from one medical facility; the trial's records were last updated on April 4th 2022."

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Does this research endeavor accept persons over the age of thirty as participants?

"This study is looking to enroll patients between the age of 8 and 18 years old."

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Are researchers recruiting volunteers for this experiment?

"Yes, the trial is still open to new participants. The clinical trial was originally posted on November 4th 2021 and has been refreshed as recently as April 4th 2022 according to the data hosted by clinicaltrials.gov."

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May I take part in this scientific experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks to enroll 60 minors, from 8 to 18 years of age, with mental health issues. In addition, these participants must have recently migrated and demonstrate difficulties both in functioning and coping as evaluated by their school's personnel."

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~19 spots leftby Apr 2025