An intervention to help diverse families discuss race and ethnicity
One Talk at a Time: A Racial-ethnic Socialization Intervention for Diverse Families to Reduce Psychosocial Inequalities
This study is testing an online program to help parents and kids have better conversations about race and ethnicity to see if it can improve their understanding and coping skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 312 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Greensboro Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05454293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests an online video-based intervention called One Talk at a Time (OTAAT) aimed at improving racial-ethnic socialization among parents and youth. It involves a randomized control trial design where parent-youth dyads will be assessed at four time points over a year. The intervention includes 11 short videos designed to enhance parental skills and confidence in discussing race and ethnicity, while also aiming to improve youth coping mechanisms and psychosocial outcomes. Data will be collected through surveys and observational tasks to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents of children aged 11 to 13 from East Asian, African American, or Latinx backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not fit the specified racial-ethnic backgrounds or do not have children in the eligible age range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower parents and youth to engage in meaningful conversations about race and ethnicity, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific intervention, similar approaches in racial-ethnic socialization have shown promise in enhancing family communication and youth outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child between the ages of 11 and 13 * Parental race/ethnicity either of East Asian, African American, Latinx (Central American) background * Both parents are from the same pan-ethnic group Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where this trial is running
Greensboro, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Greensboro — Greensboro, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriela Livas Stein, PhD — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Gabriela Livas Stein, PhD
- Email: glstein@uncg.edu
- Phone: (336) 256-0041
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.