Intervention to help children affected by the pandemic and disasters

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on preventing behavioral health symptoms in racial and ethnic minority children who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and other large-scale disasters. It evaluates the efficacy and implementation of a prevention intervention called Journey of Hope-C19, which is designed to support children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. The intervention aims to enhance coping skills and prosocial behavior while providing social support to mitigate the onset of mental health issues. The study will involve children in grades 3-8 who meet specific criteria and will be conducted in various locations in Florida.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* child experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and an additional large-scale disaster
* child score is 5 or above on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
* child is in 3- 8th grade at enrollment
* the parent or guardian must complete informed consent and child assent
* child must speak English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria:

* child is currently receiving treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition
* children who are not able to interact with other students in a group work format, regardless of IEP status

Where it's running

• Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County
  Bradenton, Florida, United States Recruiting
• R'Club Child Care, Inc.
  St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Recruiting
• Communities in Schools Gulf South
  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting
• Dickinson Independent School District
  Dickinson, Texas, United States Recruiting
• Communities in Schools of Galveston County
  La Marque, Texas, United States Recruiting
• Bay District Schools
  Panama City, Florida, United States Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tara Leytham Powell, PhD — University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
• Study coordinator: Tara Leytham Powell, PhD
• Email: tlpowell@illinois.edu
• Phone: 2173000917

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.