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Peer Support Groups for Social Isolation

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Waitlist Available
Led By Janet M Page-Reeves, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of New Mexico
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Over age 18
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will use a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to study the effects of "TERTULIAS" ("conversational gatherings" in Spanish), a peer support group intervention, on health outcomes and health disparities for FMI participants in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The study will document changes in depression, resilience, social support, stress, social connectedness, and knowledge/empowerment.

Who is the study for?
This study is for Spanish-speaking female immigrants from Mexico, over the age of 18, living under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's not open to prisoners, children, or those unable to give consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing 'TERTULIAS,' a peer support group designed to reduce depression and social isolation by fostering resilience and social support. Participants will be compared with others in a control group receiving modified attention.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since TERTULIAS involves conversational gatherings without medical interventions, no direct physical side effects are expected. However, discussing personal experiences may bring emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Depression
Change in Resilience
Change in Social Support
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Perceived Stress
Changes in Social Network Density and Characteristics (Intervention arm only)
Knowledge and Empowerment at 12 Months (Intervention arm only)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: TERTULIAS structured dialogue peer support groupsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Structured Dialogue peer support group
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Modified Attention Placebo Control

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of New MexicoLead Sponsor
374 Previous Clinical Trials
3,528,388 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,720 Previous Clinical Trials
7,494,032 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH
393 Previous Clinical Trials
1,220,788 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

TERTULIAS structured dialogue peer support groups Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04254198 — N/A
Social Isolation Research Study Groups: TERTULIAS structured dialogue peer support groups, Control
Social Isolation Clinical Trial 2023: TERTULIAS structured dialogue peer support groups Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04254198 — N/A
TERTULIAS structured dialogue peer support groups 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04254198 — N/A
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