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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Racial Stress

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Recruiting

Led By Xzania Lee, PhD

Research Sponsored by Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will assess the feasibility & acceptability of a 10-session ACT group to help Black adolescents & young adults cope with race related stress. 30 participants will be part of 3 consecutive groups over the next year.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking Black or African American adolescents who can meaningfully agree to participate. It's not suitable for those with psychosis, severe health issues affecting participation, at high risk of suicide/self-injury, or in detention centers.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a 10-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group program designed to help Black adolescents cope with race-related stress. About 8-10 participants will join each group over the next year as part of their regular clinical care.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since ACT is a type of therapy involving discussion and behavior strategies rather than medication, it may bring up uncomfortable emotions but typically does not have physical side effects like drugs do.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Total Score on Index of Race-Related Stress (IRRS)-Brief Version

Secondary outcome measures

Total Score on General Anxiety Disorder-7

Total Score on Patient Health Questionaire-9

Total Scores on Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Acceptance Commitment TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This study will use a 10-session ACT protocol to support Black adolescents and young adults in coping with race related stress.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Children's Hospital Los AngelesLead Sponsor

232 Previous Clinical Trials

5,076,494 Total Patients Enrolled

Xzania Lee, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorChildren's Hospital Los Angeles

Media Library

ACT for Race Related Stress Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05685368 — N/A

Depression and Anxiety Research Study Groups: Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Depression and Anxiety Clinical Trial 2023: ACT for Race Related Stress Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05685368 — N/A

ACT for Race Related Stress 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05685368 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does the recruitment for this clinical research encompass individuals over 80 years of age?

"As outlined by the requirements for entry, only participants aged between 13 and 21 may be considered."

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Would I be eligible to partake in this research trial?

"To be considered for this trial, applicants must experience race-related anxiety and meet the age criteria of 13 to 21. Our research team is hoping to recruit a total of 30 participants."

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Is there still space available for participants in this clinical experiment?

"The study, which was first posted on March 1st 2023 and last updated on January 5th 2023, is not presently enrolling patients. On the other hand, there are currently one additional trials actively seeking participants."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents

Xzania Lee 2023. "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05685368.