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Culturally Adapted Stress Management for Preventing Suicide in Adolescents

N/A
Recruiting
Led By LaVome Robinson, PhD
Research Sponsored by DePaul University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Students: Enrolled 9th grade student at time of initial enrollment at participating high school
Students: Enrolled 9th grade student at time of initial enrollment at participating high school
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessments will be administered through study completion, an average of every six months.
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Study Summary

This trial is examining whether a stress-management intervention can reduce suicide and violence rates among African American youth when delivered by social workers who are familiar with the school system.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American 9th graders enrolled in participating high schools. Their parents or guardians must consent to their participation, and teachers are involved if they have students in the study. It's not open to those who aren't in 9th grade at enrollment or lack parental permission.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests a culturally adapted stress coping course (A-CWS) taught by social workers from the school system against standard care. The goal is to see if it can boost resilience, improve coping strategies, and reduce violence and suicide among these youths.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational sessions rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing sensitive topics like stress and suicide.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a 9th grader enrolled at a participating high school.
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I am a 9th grader enrolled at a participating high school.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessments will be administered through study completion, an average of every six months.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessments will be administered through study completion, an average of every six 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 Suicide Ideation
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Adaptive Coping
Change in Hope
Change in Hopelessness

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Robinson's Culturally Adapted Coping with Stress CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Standard Care Control ConditionActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

DePaul UniversityLead Sponsor
8 Previous Clinical Trials
7,983 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Suicide
939 Patients Enrolled for Suicide
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,775 Previous Clinical Trials
2,672,932 Total Patients Enrolled
111 Trials studying Suicide
1,155,939 Patients Enrolled for Suicide
LaVome Robinson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDePaul University

Media Library

Robinson's Culturally Adapted Coping with Stress Course (A-CWS) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04253002 — N/A
Suicide Research Study Groups: Robinson's Culturally Adapted Coping with Stress Course, Standard Care Control Condition
Suicide Clinical Trial 2023: Robinson's Culturally Adapted Coping with Stress Course (A-CWS) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04253002 — N/A
Robinson's Culturally Adapted Coping with Stress Course (A-CWS) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04253002 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any cutoff limits to the number of participants in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, the information published on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this scientific investigation is actively recruiting participants. First posted on February 1st 2022 and last modified April 8th 2021, it intends to enroll a total of 812 subjects from 4 different medical facilities."

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Is this research endeavor still taking on participants?

"As of this date, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment for the research is ongoing. This trial was first announced on February 1st 2022 and has since been revised as recently as April 8th 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
DePaul University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~422 spots leftby Jun 2026