Multi-level school intervention for LGBTQ youth
Efficacy of a Multi-level School Intervention for LGBTQ Youth
NA · Washington University School of Medicine · NCT05541406
This study is testing a new program in high schools to see if it helps LGBTQ youth deal with bullying and improve their mental health and school environment.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine (other) |
| Locations | 21 sites (El Monte, California and 20 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05541406 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to test the efficacy of a comprehensive program designed for LGBTQ youth, focusing on their unique experiences of bullying and victimization in schools. The Proud & Empowered (P&E) intervention encourages participants to discuss their challenges and develop coping strategies, while the Make Space initiative seeks to enhance the overall school climate. The study will be conducted across 24 high schools over four years, assessing both individual and school-wide impacts on mental health outcomes and perceptions of school environment. The research will also explore factors influencing the success of the interventions to inform future implementation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are LGBTQ students enrolled in one of the participating high schools.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as LGBTQ or are not enrolled in the participating schools may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health outcomes and school experiences for LGBTQ youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar interventions aimed at improving the well-being of LGBTQ youth, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * LGBTQ student in one of 24 high schools Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
El Monte, California and 20 other locations
- El Monte High School — El Monte, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Arroyo High School — El Monte, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Fernando R Ledesma High School — El Monte, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Mountain View High School — El Monte, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- South El Monte High School — El Monte, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School — Glendale, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Animo Leadership High School — Inglewood, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Crescenta Valley High School — La Crescenta-Montrose, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Millikan High School — Long Beach, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Animo Pat Brown Charter High School — Los Angeles, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- USC Hybrid High School — Los Angeles, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- South LA College Prep — Los Angeles, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Larchmont Charter School — Los Angeles, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Brio College Prep — Los Angeles, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Lynwood High School — Lynwood, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School — Lynwood, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Vista High School — Lynwood, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Marshall Fundamental Secondary School — Pasadena, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Blair High School — Pasadena, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Pasadena High School — Pasadena, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Rosemead High School — Rosemead, California, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jeremy Goldbach, PhD — Washington University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: John G Senese IV, MSW
- Email: senese@wustl.edu
- Phone: (917) 815-1242
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.
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Coping Behavior, Sexual Minority Stress, Suicidality, Substance Use, Bullying