Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 11 to 14

RISE Lab: Building Resilience Through Responsibility

Run by University of Oregon · NCT07833917 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This pilot tests a small-group program to help middle school students with behavioral and mental health needs build self-regulation, responsibility, and resilience.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages11 Years to 14 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Oregon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Eugene, Oregon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 13, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07833917 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are middle school students in partner schools who are identified for Tier 2 supports, have parental consent and student assent, and are not currently receiving Tier 3 or clinical mental health services.

Probably not a fit

Students already receiving intensive Tier 3 or clinical mental health services may not benefit from this less intensive, group-based intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

RISE Lab adapts a two-lesson CBT-aligned sequence on Actions, Thoughts, and Feelings and Taking Responsibility into a Tier 2 group intervention for middle school students at risk for mental health concerns. The study focuses on implementation, adaptation, and initial evaluation in partner middle schools with MTSS/PBIS supports, led by the University of Oregon in collaboration with NIMH. Participants are students identified by school teams and whose parents provide consent and students assent; those already receiving Tier 3 or clinical mental health services are excluded. The approach emphasizes small-group delivery and developmental considerations to suit the target age group. Outcomes will inform feasibility and potential benefits for self-regulation and resilience.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve self-regulation and resilience for middle school students at risk for behavioral and mental health concerns.

How similar studies have gone: Previous CBT-aligned, school-based resilience programs for youth have shown promise in improving behavioral and emotional regulation in similar settings, supporting the potential usefulness of this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Enrolled in partner middle schools; identified by MTSS/PBIS teams for Tier 2 supports (behavior data); parental consent and student assent obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving Tier 3 or clinical mental health services; unable to participate in small-group sessions.

Where it's running

  • Lane ESD
    Eugene, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.