Improving community mental health through the COPE intervention
Reducing Disparities in Disaster-Related Mental Health Burden: Adaptation of a Multi-level Intervention to Build Community-based Response Capacity
This study is testing a new program called COPE to see if it can help adults in disaster-affected communities improve their mental health and build stronger support networks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Louisiana State University and A&M College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06093737 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE) intervention on mental health outcomes in adults from communities recently affected by disasters. The study will utilize a community-based participatory research approach, partnering with Together Baton Rouge to adapt and deliver the intervention. Participants will engage in three sessions of the COPE intervention, and their mental health, coping mechanisms, social support, and community resilience will be assessed over time. The study will also compare outcomes between those participating in the COPE intervention and those attending house meetings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are members or staff of organizations involved with Together Baton Rouge.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 or not affiliated with Together Baton Rouge will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance mental health and resilience in communities at risk of disaster.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing community-based participatory approaches have shown promise in improving mental health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals 18 years of age or older who are staff or members of an organization that is part of Together Baton Rouge and who participate in the intervention or are/were involved in the adaptation or implementation of the brief intervention in any capacity Exclusion Criteria: * Persons who are not 18 years of age or older and persons who are not staff or members of an organization that is part of Together Baton Rouge and/or not involved with the intervention
Where this trial is running
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Together Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer L Scott, PhD, LCSW — Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
- Study coordinator: Jennifer L Scott, PhD, LCSW
- Email: jenscott@lsu.edu
- Phone: 225-578-0433
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.