Community intervention for Latinx immigrant families to reduce stress from structural racism
Pilot Testing of a Structural Racism Intervention for Immigrant Latinx Families: Blending of Implementation Science and Community-Engaged Research
This study is testing a community program called FIESTA to see if it can help Latinx immigrant families, especially parents and teens, feel less stressed and improve their mental health by dealing with the effects of structural racism.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05991739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a community-based group intervention called FIESTA, designed to help Latinx immigrant families cope with stress stemming from structural racism. The intervention targets both parents and adolescents aged 14-17, focusing on reducing mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression while enhancing empowerment and coping skills. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the treatment group, which starts the intervention immediately, or a waitlist-control group that begins after three months. The study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latina immigrant women over 18 years old who are primary caregivers of Latinx adolescents aged 14-17.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latinx immigrants or those unable to cognitively participate in the group will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of Latinx immigrant families facing stress due to structural racism.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based interventions targeting immigrant populations, suggesting potential for positive outcomes with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Caregiver/Parent * Identification as a Latina immigrant woman over the age of 18 years old * Parent or primary caregiver of a youth between the ages of 14-17 Youth * Identification as a Latinx adolescent between the ages of 14-17 * Child of a primary caregiver (mother) who identifies as a Latina immigrant Exclusion Criteria: * Adults and youth unable to cognitively participate in the group or adults who are unable to consent
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephanie A Torres, PhD — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Stephanie A Torres, PhD
- Email: satorres@uic.edu
- Phone: 312-996-7327
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.