Family-based mental health navigator program for youth
Family Mental Health Family Navigator
This study is testing a new program that helps families support their kids' mental health by using technology to see if it can improve access to treatment for young people with public insurance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04822636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and test a family-based mental health navigator intervention called the Family Mental Health Navigator (FMHN) to improve mental health service initiation and engagement among publicly-insured youth. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the FMHN intervention, which combines family support with mobile health technology. It will also evaluate whether this intervention leads to better access to mental health treatment and improved clinical outcomes for youth aged 6-17. The focus is on addressing disparities in mental health access for publicly-insured youth, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English or Spanish-speaking youth aged 6-17 who are publicly insured and currently receiving services at San Francisco General Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who are not English or Spanish-speaking or those without an available caregiver for consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance access to mental health services for publicly-insured youth, leading to better mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using navigator services to improve access to mental health care, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking and/or Spanish-speaking youth * Ages 6-17 * Are currently receiving services at the San Francisco General Hospital * Are publicly insured * Have an involved caregiver/legal guardian for consent * Family has mobile phone access Exclusion Criteria: * Youth is not English-speaking nor Spanish-speaking * Caregiver has impairment that would preclude providing informed consent * Unavailable guardian for consent
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marina Tolou-Shams, Ph.D — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Marina Tolou-Shams, Ph.D
- Email: marina.tolou-shams@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 628-206-2212
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.