Improving mental health resilience in young tribal adults through Ultimate Frisbee
Official title: "One All" to Get it RYT (Resilient Young Tribal Adults): A Multi Centric, Participatory,Feasibility and Effectiveness Study
Run by University of Pittsburgh · NCT06474260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program using Ultimate Frisbee to see if it can help young tribal adults in South India build better mental health resilience.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chamrajnagar, Karnataka and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06474260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are tribal young adults who are fluent in the required languages.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not tribal or those who do not meet the language fluency requirement 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 study introduces the 'One All' curriculum, centered around the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, aimed at enhancing mental health resilience among young tribal adults in two locations in South India. The research will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention, alongside training facilitators and engaging community stakeholders through focus groups and interviews. Effectiveness will be evaluated quantitatively at three time points: before the intervention, and at 12 and 18 months post-intervention. The study will involve a pre-post design to measure intended outcomes and gather socio-demographic data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health resilience among young tribal adults.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using participatory approaches for mental health interventions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All participants who are tribals and are recruited for One-all intervention Exclusion Criteria: * All participants who are recruited for One-all intervention, but, are nottribals. ii. Any child joining the programme subsequently after the baseline measuresare taken and the first session is delivered will not be recruited. iii. If a participant is not fluent in any of the languages listed, they will not beable to participate in the research study.
Where it's running
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Institute of Public Health Biligiri Rangana Hills, Chamarajanagar
Chamrajnagar, Karnataka, India Recruiting -
Association for the Health Welfare in the Nilgiris
Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, India Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD, PhD — University of Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD, PhD
- Email: vishwajitnl@upmc.edu
- Phone: 4127265164
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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.