Evaluating a mental wellness hub for youth
The Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Mental Wellness Youth Hubs
This study is testing a mental wellness hub for young people aged 12 to 24 in Hong Kong to see if it helps improve their thinking skills and overall mental health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT04840303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the LevelMind@JC Mental Wellness Youth Hub, targeting youths aged 12 to 24 in Hong Kong. It will involve 6000-7000 participants, including hub users, non-hub users receiving other services, and community youths not receiving any services. The study aims to assess improvements in cognitive abilities, personal strengths, and overall mental well-being through a quasi-experimental controlled design over one year. Participants will be evaluated at baseline and follow-up intervals to measure outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youths aged 12 to 24 who are either users of the mental wellness hub or those receiving other community youth services.
Not a fit: Youths with diagnosed psychiatric disorders or those on psychiatric medications will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance the mental well-being and cognitive skills of young people in the community.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes in youth mental health interventions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For hub-user group (experimental group): 12 - 24 year- old hub users who receive community-based mental wellness youth hub services for young people. * For non-hub user group (active control group): 12 -24 year- old youths who do not receive the community-based mental wellness youth hub services but other generic youth services in the community. * For non-hub user group (passive control group): 12 -24 year- old community youth who do not receive any youth services in the community. Exclusion Criteria: * Youths with known diagnosis of psychiatric disorders (including Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychotic Disorder) * Youths who receive psychiatric medication (including antidepressants, antipsychotics and antiepileptic drugs) * Youths who have limited comprehension due to epilepsy or mental retardation.
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eric Yu Hai Chen, FHKAM(Psychiatry) — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Christy Lai Ming Hui, PhD
- Email: christy@lmhui.com
- Phone: 39179579
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.