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Fuerte Program for Psychological Trauma in Immigrant Youth (Fuerte Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Led By William Martinez, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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12 to 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately before intervention, immediately after intervention, and 3-months post intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will test the efficacy of a school-based group prevention program called Fuerte, which is designed to help newcomer Latinx immigrant youth who are at risk of experiencing traumatic stress. The program will be implemented by mental health providers from various county community-based organizations, as well as from the SFUSD Wellness Centers.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for newcomer Latinx immigrant youth in San Francisco Unified School District, aged 12-18, who arrived in the U.S. within the last five years and speak Spanish or Arabic fluently. It's aimed at those who haven't completed the Fuerte program before and are at risk of traumatic stress.
What is being tested?
The study tests 'Fuerte,' a school-based group prevention program designed to improve mental health literacy, social functioning, and connect at-risk youth with specialized mental health services. The effectiveness of adapting Fuerte for non-Latin American immigrants will also be assessed.
What are the potential side effects?
Since 'Fuerte' is a psychological support program rather than a medical treatment, it may not have typical side effects; however, discussing emotional topics could potentially cause temporary distress or discomfort.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 12 and 18 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately before intervention, immediately after intervention, and 3-months post intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately before intervention, immediately after intervention, and 3-months post intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in linkages to specialty mental health services for at-risk identified youth by the Pediatric Symptom Checklist - 35.
Secondary study objectives
Change in Perceived language ability pressures measured by the Negative Immigrant Community Experience Scale (NICE)
Change in Perceived negative community climate measured by the Negative Immigrant Community Experience Scale (NICE)
Change in perceived experience with discrimination measured by the Negative Immigrant Community Experience Scale (NICE)
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: FuerteExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will receive the Fuerte prevention program over the span of six to eight weeks.
Group II: Delayed waitlist controlActive Control1 Intervention
This group will be the delayed waitlist control group. They will not receive the Fuerte prevention program until the following semester.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,586 Previous Clinical Trials
14,899,564 Total Patients Enrolled
San Francisco Department of Public HealthOTHER_GOV
37 Previous Clinical Trials
35,644 Total Patients Enrolled
William Martinez, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are employed by an organization that helps Arabic-speaking families in San Francisco with their education, mental health, and social needs.I am between 12 and 18 years old.I am fluent in Spanish.You must have helped lead a Fuerte group or worked for a school/community organization that implemented a Fuerte group after 2019.You are from a Spanish-speaking country in Latin America.I am a high school student in the San Francisco Unified School District.I am fluent in Arabic.You have not participated in a Fuerte group before.You have moved to the United States within the last five years.You are from a country in the Middle East or North Africa.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Fuerte
- Group 2: Delayed waitlist control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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