Program to improve emotional skills in early adolescents
Adapted Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) to Decrease Psychological Distress Among Urban Youth and Caregivers in NYC: a Pilot Study
This study is testing a program to help young teens aged 10-15 improve their emotional skills by training local community members to support them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The New School Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06934954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The EASE program is an evidence-based intervention designed to enhance emotional skills among adolescents aged 10-15 years. This pilot study aims to evaluate the local implementation of the EASE program by assessing the acceptability and feasibility of training community staff members as EASE Helpers. It will also investigate potential challenges related to recruitment, intervention delivery, and participant retention, using a mixed-methods design that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study seeks to bridge the treatment gap for ethnically minoritized adolescents facing mental health disparities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking adolescents aged 10-15 years who have parental permission to participate.
Not a fit: Patients experiencing severe cognitive impairments or those at imminent risk of suicide will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve access to mental health services and emotional well-being for adolescents in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar task-sharing mental health interventions globally, indicating potential for effectiveness in the U.S. context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adolescents
* 10-15 years old
* English-speaking
* Has obtained parental permission from a legally authorized representative (e.g. legal guardian).
○ Caregiver
* English-speaking
* Is a caretaker of a child ages 10-15 years old, meaning they regularly take care of a child
* Adults who are above the age of 18 who meet the above criteria can participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The program is not intended for adolescents and caregivers who are experiencing severe cognitive impairments and/or have an imminent risk of suicide/acute protection needs.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- The New School Center for Global Mental Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adam Brown, PhD — The New School
- Study coordinator: Tina Xu, MA
- Email: xut360@newschool.edu
- Phone: 2122295150
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.