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SMI/SIA Stigma Reduction Intervention for Stigmatization

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Nelson Varas-Diaz, Ph.D
Research Sponsored by Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately after intervention, 2 week follow-up
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Study Summary

This trial aims to develop and test a stigma reduction intervention for medical students around serious mental illness and suicide ideation/attempts. They hope that, after exposure to the intervention, the experimental group will show more favorable change in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors than the control group.

Eligible Conditions
  • Stigmatization
  • Clinical Competence

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately after intervention, 2 week follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately after intervention, 2 week follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Increase from baseline in scores on the Behavioral Health Skills Inventory (BHSI)
Secondary outcome measures
Decrease from Stigma of Suicide Scale (Short Version)
Decrease from baseline in scores on The Emotional Reactions Scale
Decrease from baseline in scores on The Mental Health Stigma Scale for Health Professionals
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Other outcome measures
Intervention Acceptability Questionnaire
Intervention Contamination Inventory
Social Desirability Scale

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Stigma Reduction InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the experimental condition will receive the SMI/SIA Stigma Reduction Intervention.
Group II: Disaster Preparedness CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a Disaster Preparedness Course, addressing the basics of natural disaster preparedness.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc.Lead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
3,140 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,782 Previous Clinical Trials
2,688,981 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Stigmatization
4,768 Patients Enrolled for Stigmatization
Nelson Varas-Diaz, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorFlorida International University

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current quota for participants in this research trial?

"Affirmative. According to information from clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial has been open for recruitment since April 6th 2022 and was recently updated on May 12th 2022. 126 participants are required from a single location to complete the study."

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Is there availability for individuals to join this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Based on the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is presently open for recruitment and was initially posted on April 6th 2022. The research project is seeking 126 participants from one location with a last edited date of May 12th 2022."

Answered by AI
~42 spots leftby Apr 2025