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Behavioural Intervention

Afterschool Mentoring Program for Depression

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Katherine Hendel

Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

6th, 7th, or 8th grade student enrolled in their after school plus program at a participating middle school

Must not have

Have a substantial cognitive impairment that would prevent the completion of data collection activities.

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new intervention program for middle school students in low-resource communities who are experiencing declines in physical activity and worsening mental health, such as depression symptoms. The program involves training college students

Who is the study for?

This pilot study is for middle school students in a low-resource community who may be experiencing symptoms of depression and declines in physical activity, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to engage these youth through an augmented afterschool initiative.

What is being tested?

The trial tests 'After School Plus', a mentoring-based afterschool program designed to improve adolescent mental health and increase physical activity using behavioral activation principles, with college students as mentors.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a medical or drug intervention, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort or social challenges as they engage with the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and enrolled in the after-school plus program.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have significant cognitive issues that prevent me from completing study tasks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

intervention feasibility

Secondary study objectives

Activity level in after school program

Depression symptoms

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: School BExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Middle school students at School B who participate in the after school program. They will receive after school plus in months 1-4, followed by after school as usual in months 5-8.

Group II: School AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Middle school students at School A who participate in the after school program. They will receive after school as usual in months 1-4, followed by after school plus in months 5-8.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met