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READY4Life Programming for Life Skills
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Recruiting
Led By Michael Young, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Must be at least 14 years old and no more than 24 years old
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up time frame: pretest to follow-up (six months after completion of the intervention - about 7 months after the pretest)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will help the USCRI understand how well the READY4Life program works in preparing young immigrants and refugees for success in the United States.
Who is the study for?
The USCRI READY4Life Program is for young immigrants and refugees between the ages of 14 to 24 who are looking to adapt successfully to life in the United States. Participants must self-identify as a refugee or immigrant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This trial tests the effectiveness of READY4Life, a program offering classroom instruction aimed at improving communication, social relationships, problem-solving skills, and economic stability among youth. The study uses an RCT design across eight U.S. sites.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational programming rather than medical treatment, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to adapting new practices.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 14 and 24 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ time frame: pretest to follow-up (six months after completion of the intervention - about 7 months after the pretest)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~time frame: pretest to follow-up (six months after completion of the intervention - about 7 months after the pretest)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Conflict Resolution, Management, and Problem-Solving Skills Score
Healthy Communication Skills Score
Healthy Relationship and Marriage Skills Score
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: READY4Life Programming - classroom instructionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention is an 16-hour classroom-based relationship education program taught by project staff. This instruction will strengthen and promote healthy marriages among young refugees and immigrants through education and comprehensive case management that will support an overall goal of helping youth build healthy relationship skills while supporting positive socio-emotional development and promoting successful transitions to young adulthood.
Group II: No Intervention: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The control group does not receive any part of the classroom instruction that the intervention group receives. Like the intervention group, however, the control group does have access to case management.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
US Committee for Refugees and ImmigrantsLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
5,365 Total Patients Enrolled
US Department of Health and Human ServicesUNKNOWN
2 Previous Clinical Trials
844 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael Young, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorEducational Evaluators, Inc; Center for Evidence-Based Programming
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1,200 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am either younger than 14 or older than 24 years old.I am between 14 and 24 years old.I am between 14 and 24 years old.You must identify yourself as a refugee or immigrant.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: READY4Life Programming - classroom instruction
- Group 2: No Intervention: Control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are investigators still enrolling people into this research project?
"From what is available on clinicaltrials.gov, it seems that this study is still looking for volunteers. This particular trial was first advertised on February 14th, 2022 and updated as recently as July 27th, 2022."
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Could I potentially qualify to be a subject in this research?
"We are looking for 4800 individuals, aged 14-24, who identify as refugees or immigrants and have problem solving skills."
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Are people aged 35 or older being accepted into this clinical trial?
"The recruitment process for this trial is currently underway and it is looking for people who are between 14-24 years old."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
North Carolina
Ohio
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
USCRI North Carolina
USCRI Cleveland
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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