Teen Talk Motivational Interviewing for Peer Helpers

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 project adapts Motivational Interviewing for brief text-based interactions within a teen-to-teen helpline app. It uses human-centered design with input from teen helpers, supervisors, and users to tailor MI and an implementation strategy that includes performance feedback and facilitated practice. A pilot feasibility trial will randomize 50 teen helpers to MI training alone or MI training plus PF-FP over six months, while 100 teen users are assessed for help-seeking and mental health outcomes. The study will measure feasibility, acceptability, helper MI skill use, and preliminary user outcomes to inform a future larger trial. Stakeholders will help ensure the approach fits within existing helpline workflows and is scalable.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

Teen Helpers

* Current helpline peer helpers
* Aged 14-19 years.
* Provides assent and documented parental consent (when applicable).
* Completes study measures prior to the first Motivational Interviewing (MI) training session.
* Attends and completes assigned MI training activities.
* Has access to technology required for online participation (computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access; videoconferencing capability if needed).
* Plans to continue helpline activities throughout the study period.

Teen Users

* Aged 13-19 years.
* Current U.S. resident.
* Has engaged in at least 20 back-and-forth text exchanges with a helpline volunteer.
* Demonstrates active communication and engagement on the helpline platform.
* Has access to technology required to complete online surveys and, if selected, interviews (computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access).

Exclusion Criteria

Teen Helpers

\- Plans to discontinue helpline activities within the next 8 months.

Teen Users

* Identified as currently experiencing acute suicide risk (i.e., assigned a "high-risk" flag by the helpline algorithm or identified as high risk by helpline staff).
* Requires immediate crisis intervention or emergency services that could be disrupted by participation in the research study.

Where it's running

• San Diego State University
  San Diego, California, 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.