Peer mentor program for mental health in a Southwestern Tribal Community
Qoyangnuptu: Peer Mentor Pilot 1
NA · Northern Arizona University · NCT06254872
This study is testing a peer mentor program using a mobile app to see if it helps American Indian and Alaska Native youth in a Southwestern Tribal Community improve their mental health through daily support and mindfulness activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Northern Arizona University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Flagstaff, Arizona and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06254872 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to explore the effects of a peer mentor program designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native youth in a Southwestern Tribal Community. Participants will be trained as peer mentors and will use a mobile application to communicate with and support their mentees through daily conversation prompts and mindfulness activities. The study seeks to understand how to effectively engage this community in behavioral health interventions that respect their unique cultural characteristics. The focus is on creating a sustainable model for community engagement in mental health wellness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are members of a Southwestern Tribal Community who own a smartphone and have daily internet access.
Not a fit: Patients who have not completed their GED or high school diploma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance mental health wellness among American Indian and Alaska Native youth by fostering supportive peer relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with peer mentoring approaches in mental health, particularly within culturally specific populations, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Member of Southwestern Tribal Community * Has a smartphone * Has access to the Internet with the smartphone at least once per day Exclusion Criteria: * Has not completed GED/High School Diploma
Where this trial is running
Flagstaff, Arizona and 1 other locations
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona, United States (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Morgan Vigil-Hayes, PhD — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Morgan Vigil-Hayes, PhD
- Email: morgan.vigil-hayes@nau.edu
- Phone: 9285234863
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: Mental Health Wellness 1, American Indian / Alaska Native, peer mentor