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Behavioural Intervention

Leadership, Engagement, and youth Activism Program with Mindfulness for Adolescent Behaviors

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Recruiting

Led By Jennifer G Green, PhD

Research Sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Adolescents ages 14-18 in grades 9-12 enrolled in collaborating sites, either at Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) in Boston, MA, or University of Illinois/Chicago Public School.

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 2-3 months

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Study Summary

This trial aims to test a program called LEAP-M, which is designed to provide leadership opportunities and address barriers to equity for young people. The program includes mindfulness practice and focuses on fostering civic leadership and

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adolescents aged 14-18 in grades 9-12 at certain schools in Boston, MA or Chicago Public School. It's not for those who can't commit to the schedule, aren't in specified grades, or have parents/guardians preferring languages other than English or Spanish.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The LEAP-M program is being tested to see if it helps youth of color develop leadership skills and improve wellbeing as a way to fight structural racism and boost mental health. The study will check if this curriculum is practical and effective.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves educational activities and mindfulness practice rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience varying levels of engagement or stress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a student aged 14-18 in grades 9-12 at METCO in Boston or University of Illinois/Chicago Public School.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 2-3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 2-3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2-3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Engagement, Perseverance, Optimism, Connectedness, and Happiness (EPOCH) measure of adolescent wellbeing

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Literacy Pretest-Posttest

Mental Health Continuum - Short Form

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Leadership, Engagement, and youth Activism Program with MindfulnessExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Leadership, Engagement, and youth Activism Program with Mindfulness intervention (LEAP-M) consists of 14 sessions focused on youth civic engagement, leadership, and mindfulness.

Group II: EnvisionITActive Control1 Intervention

EnvisionIT is a college and career-readiness program designed for students in grades 6-12. The EnvisionIT program will be delivered over 14 sessions, and focus on skills and career/college readiness.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Illinois at ChicagoOTHER

609 Previous Clinical Trials

1,559,269 Total Patients Enrolled

Massachusetts General HospitalOTHER

2,934 Previous Clinical Trials

13,198,541 Total Patients Enrolled

4 Trials studying Adolescent Behaviors

1,707 Patients Enrolled for Adolescent Behaviors

Boston University Charles River CampusLead Sponsor

114 Previous Clinical Trials

12,250 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which individuals are eligible to participate in this research study?

"To be eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial, individuals must exhibit behaviors commonly associated with adolescence and fall within the age range of 14 to 18 years old. The study aims to recruit a total of 40 participants."

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Is this research trial open to individuals who are 65 years of age or older?

"This clinical investigation is seeking individuals whose age falls within the range of 14 to 18 years old."

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Is the trial currently accepting new participants?

"Indeed, as reported on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The study was initially posted on December 15th, 2023 and most recently updated on January 17th, 2024."

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What is the collective count of individuals actively involved in this research trial?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is actively seeking participants. The initial posting of the trial took place on December 15th, 2023, and it was most recently updated on January 17th, 2024. With two sites involved in the study, a total of 40 patients are being sought for enrollment."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Leadership, Engagement, and Youth Activism Program With Mindfulness (LEAP)

Jennifer Greif Green 2023. "Leadership, Engagement, and Youth Activism Program With Mindfulness (LEAP)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06227403.

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