Program to help youth build identity and coping skills
Confirmatory Efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills Program for Low-income and Minoritized Young Adolescents
This study is testing a program to help young people aged 11-14 from low-income backgrounds build their identity and coping skills to see if it can reduce their stress, anxiety, and depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Penn State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05789446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills (BaSICS) intervention for low-income and minoritized youth aged 11-14 who are experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. The study aims to confirm previous findings regarding the program's effectiveness, assess changes in coping mechanisms, and examine physiological stress responses. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will receive the BaSICS program, or a control group that will not receive the intervention. The trial seeks to provide insights into the mental health treatment of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking children aged 11-14 from families with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Not a fit: Patients with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, high suicidal risk, or severe depression may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve coping skills and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in at-risk youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in similar interventions aimed at improving coping skills and mental health outcomes in youth, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 11-14 at intake * Family income at or below 200% federal poverty level * Child speaks English * Parent speaks English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Intellectual disability * Autism spectrum disorder * High suicidal risk (score of 17 or more on the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-Kid)) * Severe depression (score of 19 or more on Patient health questionnaire (PHQ).
Where this trial is running
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and 4 other locations
- Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Penn State Health Medical Group - Psychiatry and Behavioral Health — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Penns Valley Area School District — Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr. Edwin L. Herr Clinic — State College, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Penn State Psychological Clinic — State College, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martha E Wadsworth, PhD — Penn State University
- Study coordinator: Martha E Wadsworth, PhD
- Email: mew27@psu.edu
- Phone: 814-865-2878
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.