Community intervention to improve mental health for Latinos
CRISOL Mente: A Multilevel Community Intervention to Reduce Mental Health Disparities Among Latinos
NA · Drexel University · NCT06139159
This study is testing a community program that uses Latino health workers to help improve mental health for Latinos in Philadelphia who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Drexel University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06139159 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to address mental health disparities among Latinos in the U.S. by implementing CRISOL Mente, a culturally-congruent community intervention in Philadelphia. The intervention will utilize Latino lay health workers (LHW) to enhance access to mental health services through community outreach and a stepped-care model. Over five years, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of different levels of LHW involvement in improving mental health outcomes for participants experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers such as language and stigma while promoting culturally appropriate care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Latino individuals aged 18-65 residing in the Philadelphia area with moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Not a fit: Patients with high-risk mental health symptoms, such as active suicidality or psychosis, or those currently receiving therapy may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health access and outcomes for Latino communities facing disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based interventions targeting mental health disparities, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-65 * Fluent in English or Spanish * Self-identification as a member of the Latino community * Resident of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, or Chester County. * Moderate to severe clinical symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD Exclusion Criteria: * People with high-risk mental health symptoms: active suicidality, substance use disorder, mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia * People already receiving mental health therapy (in the last 3 months) * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Drexel University School of Public Health — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Depression, Unipolar, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental health, Latino health, Immigrant health, Community-health worker