A program to improve social-emotional skills in youth with epilepsy
Beyond Watching and Waiting: A Pilot Study of a Novel Social Emotional Learning Curriculum-Based Intervention Designed for Youth With Epilepsy at Increased Risk of Future Mental Illness
This study is testing a program called Project Dream Team to help young people with epilepsy improve their social skills and mental health while connecting with others.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 26 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06427967 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on youth with epilepsy, aiming to enhance their social-emotional learning and support systems. The program, called Project Dream Team, is designed to equip participants with knowledge, skills, and connections to improve their interpersonal relationships and overall mental health. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these youth, the program seeks to mitigate feelings of isolation and victimization. The intervention will be delivered remotely, allowing for flexible participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth aged 3rd grade level and above who have an active epilepsy diagnosis and are currently receiving treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who feel that participation would pose too much of a burden on their health or mental wellbeing may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the social support and mental health outcomes for youth with epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting social-emotional learning in youth with epilepsy, similar interventions in other populations have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read, write, and communicate in English at 3rd grade level * Active epilepsy diagnosis (currently on anti-seizure medication or does not yet meet remission standards of 10 years without seizure and off all medication) * Epilepsy diagnosis clinically established for at least 6 months prior to the time of recruitment * The pediatric neurologist feels the patient would benefit from program participation. * Able to consistently join meetings on Zoom with functional audio and video reception Exclusion Criteria: * During the consent process, if an eligible potential participant feels that participation would pose too much of a burden on their health or mental wellbeing, they will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center, Neurology and remote — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laurie Douglass, MD — Boston Medical Center, Department of Neurology
- Study coordinator: Laurie Douglass, MD
- Email: laurie.douglass@bmc.org
- Phone: (617) 414-4590
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.