Improving digital therapy for Latinx community college students
Official title: Project 2: Optimizing Engagement and Outcomes in STAND Digital Therapy
Run by University of California, Los Angeles · NCT05908565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if adding peer coaching to digital therapy helps Latinx community college students at East Los Angeles College feel better and stay engaged with their mental health treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 26, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05908565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Latinx students currently enrolled at East Los Angeles College who have access to the internet and are either uninsured or covered by California Medicaid.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe mental health disorders requiring specialized care or those currently under psychiatric treatment may not benefit from this study.
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 enhance engagement and outcomes in digital therapy for Latinx students at East Los Angeles College by utilizing peer coaching. A total of 240 students will be randomly assigned to one of four peer coaching conditions that vary by demographic matching and supervision intensity. The study will assess treatment engagement, satisfaction, and mental health outcomes over a 24-week period, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. The goal is to address the unique mental health needs of Latinx individuals and improve the effectiveness of digital therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mental health outcomes for Latinx community college students by increasing their engagement in digital therapy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using peer coaching for digital therapy, particularly among underserved populations, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 * Self-identify as Latinx. 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
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East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy Sewart, 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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.