Evaluating mental health care for community college students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to assess clinical decision-making algorithms for triaging and adapting mental health care levels for community college students experiencing depression and anxiety. Participants will be randomized into two groups, receiving either symptom severity decision-making or data-driven decision-making, and will be assigned to one of three levels of care: self-guided online prevention, coach-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy, or clinician-delivered care. The study will adapt care levels based on ongoing assessments throughout the enrollment period, addressing the unique needs of a diverse student population. The goal is to create a scalable system that effectively manages mental health needs in conjunction with social determinants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Currently enrolled in the East Los Angeles College
* Either uninsured or covered by California Medicaid
* Own or have private access to internet to complete the assessments and online prevention and therapy programs

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to fully comprehend the consent form, respond adequately to screening questions, or maintain focus or to sit still during assessment
* Diagnosed with disorders requiring more specialized care (e.g., psychotic disorder, severe eating disorder, severe substance use disorder, severe neurological disorder), or marked cognitive impairment
* Currently treated by psychiatrist or psychologist during timeframe that the treatment is offered through STAND and is unwilling to fully transfer care to STAND

Where it's running

• East Los Angeles College
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michelle Craske, Ph.D — University of California, Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Amelia Welborn, Ph.D.
• Email: awelborn@mednet.ucla.edu
• Phone: 916-202-5952

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.