Improving mental health interventions for children in Azerbaijan

Optimizing Multi-level Interventions to Improve Child Mental Health in Azerbaijan

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · NIH-11082276

This study is looking to help kids aged 7 to 14 from low-income families in Azerbaijan feel better mentally by trying out three different support strategies for them and their parents, and it will involve 600 families to find out which combination works best.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11082276 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance mental health outcomes for children aged 7 to 14 from low-income families in Azerbaijan by testing three combined intervention strategies. These include a family-strengthening program, trauma-focused mental health care for parents, and economic empowerment through Child Savings Accounts. The study will involve 600 child-caregiver pairs and will utilize a method called Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to determine the most effective combination of these interventions. By understanding how these approaches work together, the research seeks to provide tailored solutions for improving child mental health in challenging environments.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 7 to 14 from low-income families in Azerbaijan who are experiencing mental health challenges.

Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those not facing economic hardship or mental health issues may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective mental health interventions for children facing adversity, potentially reducing the incidence of child maltreatment and improving overall well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar multi-level interventions in improving child mental health outcomes, making this approach promising.

Where this research is happening

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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