Evaluating Mental Wellness Youth Hubs in Hong Kong
A Quasi-controlled Study on the Effectiveness of Mental Wellness Youth Hubs in Hong Kong
This study is testing whether mental wellness youth hubs in Hong Kong can help improve the mental health and quality of life for young people aged 12 to 24 who aren't on medication or diagnosed with mental disorders.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06868303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of mental wellness youth hubs in Hong Kong by comparing the psychological outcomes of young people using these services to those in a community control group. It aims to assess improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and functioning among 600 hub users aged 12 to 24, who are not on psychiatric medications or diagnosed with mental disorders. The study also investigates the mechanisms behind these improvements and identifies specific subgroups that may benefit more from the service model. Participants will be recruited through the Youth Epidemiological Study Online platform.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young individuals aged 12 to 24 who are not currently using psychiatric medications and do not have a formal psychiatric diagnosis.
Not a fit: Patients with known psychiatric disorders or those receiving psychiatric medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance mental health support for youth, leading to improved psychological well-being and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with community-based mental health interventions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * For hub user group: 12- to 24-year-old hub users who receive community-based mental wellness youth hub services for young people. * For community control group: 12- to 24-year-old community youths who do not receive any youth services in the community. * For eClinic user group: 12- to 24-year-old eClinic service users. 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)
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Community — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christy Lai Ming Hui, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Christy Lai Ming Hui, PhD
- Email: christy@lmhui.com
- Phone: +852 2255 4486
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.