Program to help young immigrants and refugees build life skills
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' READY4Life Program
This study is testing a program that helps young immigrants and refugees, ages 14 to 24, learn important life skills to make their transition to living in the U.S. easier.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Academic / other |
| Locations | 9 sites (Washington, District of Columbia and 8 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05476185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The READY4Life Program, developed by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, is a 16-hour educational initiative aimed at supporting young immigrants and refugees aged 14 to 24 in their transition to life in the United States. The program focuses on enhancing communication, problem-solving, and social relationship skills through classroom instruction and comprehensive case management. Implemented at eight sites across the U.S., it includes a rigorous evaluation component using a Randomized Control Trial design to assess its effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are refugees and immigrants aged 14 to 24 who are seeking support in building healthy relationships and life skills.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as refugees or immigrants, or who are outside the age range of 14 to 24, may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the socioemotional development and life skills of young immigrants and refugees, aiding their integration into society.
How similar studies have performed: While this program employs a novel approach, similar initiatives targeting immigrant and refugee youth have shown promise in enhancing life skills and socioemotional development.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be at least 14 years old and no more than 24 years old * Must self-identify as a refugee or immigrant Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 14 years old or older than 24 years old * Does not identify as a refugee or immigrant
Where this trial is running
Washington, District of Columbia and 8 other locations
- United States Committe on Refugees and Immigrants — Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Youth Coop Inc. — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
- College of Southern Idaho Refugee Program — Twin Falls, Idaho, United States (Recruiting)
- USCRI Des Moines — Des Moines, Iowa, United States (Recruiting)
- Internationa Institute of Minnesota — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
- USCRI North Carolina — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- USCRI Cleveland — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Nationalities Service Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- USCRI Vermont — Colchester, Vermont, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Young, Ph.D. — Educational Evaluators, Inc; Center for Evidence-Based Programming
- Study coordinator: Emmanuel Montesa
- Email: emontesa@uscrimail.org
- Phone: 703-310-1130
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.