SanaMente: A peer-led program to help rural Latino adults with chronic illness and mood concerns

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This is a single-arm pilot study evaluating a culturally tailored, bilingual, peer-led group intervention designed for rural Latino adults with chronic medical conditions and mental health concerns. Participants will take part in a 6- to 8-week SanaMente program delivered by trained bilingual mentors, with surveys at baseline, mid-program, and post-program to measure mental health, health behaviors, and overall well-being. The study will use mixed methods to examine feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and preliminary signals of effectiveness, informing a future larger trial. Implementation outcomes such as recruitment, retention, attendance, and fidelity will be tracked, alongside qualitative feedback to optimize delivery in rural clinic settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Identify as Hispanic/Latino/a.
* Patients of La Clínica del Pueblo in Carbondale, Colorado.
* Spanish-speaking (bilingual Spanish-English speakers are eligible).
* Interest in improving your physical and emotional well-being.
* Are currently managing or are at risk for chronic medical or metabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver, or kidney conditions), but a diagnosis is not required.
* Experiencing or at risk for stress, low mood, or anxiety (formal diagnosis not required)
* Willingness and ability to participate in the SanaMente program.
* Willing to provide a release of information authorizing study staff to communicate with La Clínica del Pueblo in the event that a participant endorses suicidality or if it becomes necessary to share relevant medical information to ensure participant safety and appropriate care.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent.
* Individuals who are unwilling or unable to participate in the group-based or one-to-one SanaMente sessions.

Where it's running

• La Clinica del Pueblo
  Carbondale, Colorado, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anahi Collado, PhD — University of Colorado, Boulder
• Study coordinator: Antonella Onofrietti Magrassi, PhD
• Email: antonella.onofrietti@colorado.edu
• Phone: 15417807253

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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.