Testing a mentoring program for youth mental health

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 clinical trial evaluates the Great Life Mentoring (GLM) program's impact on the mental health and adaptive functioning of school-age youth aged 9 to 16 from low-income families who are receiving outpatient mental health services. A total of 180 participants will be randomly assigned to either continue with standard mental health services or to receive those services alongside the GLM program. The study will involve annual surveys of the youth, their parents or guardians, and therapists, as well as the collection of mental health service records with appropriate permissions. The goal is to determine if the GLM program enhances mental health outcomes compared to standard care alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Youth is between 9- and 16-years-old
* Youth meets eligibility criteria for the Great Life Mentoring program, which include receiving publically-subsidized outpatient mental health care

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parental primary language other than English
* Youth difficulties in cognitive functioning that would preclude ability to complete study assessments

Where it's running

• University of Illinois at Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David DuBois, PhD — University of Illinois Chicago
• Study coordinator: David DuBois, PhD
• Email: dldubois@uic.edu
• Phone: 312-413-9806

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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.