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Behavioral Intervention

Teacher-Led Mental Health Care for Children (Tealeaf-NC Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Christina R Cruz, MD
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up month 9
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new system of mental health care for children, delivered by teachers. Around 300 participants are estimated to take part in the study. The study will evaluate the reach, effectiveness

Who is the study for?
This trial is for about 300 teachers in North Carolina, aiming to test a new system where teachers help with child mental health care. Teachers who are willing to adopt and maintain this program can join. Specific inclusion or exclusion criteria aren't provided.
What is being tested?
The study tests 'Teachers Leading the Frontlines' and 'Responding to Students' Emotions Through Education'. It evaluates how well these approaches work (effectiveness), how they're adopted by schools, implemented over time, and maintained after the study ends.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational strategies rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be impacts on teacher workload or stress levels which will likely be monitored.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~month 9
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and month 9 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Mean 4Cs Behavior Plan Evaluation Checklist Scores
Mean Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) Scores
Mean Cause Analysis Chart (AABC) Evaluation Checklist Scores
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Secondary study objectives
Change in Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Total Difficulties Score
Mean Proportion of Attendance

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
Active Control
Group I: TealeafExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Teachers in the Tealeaf arm receive in-depth training and regular supervision and coaching from the study team.
Group II: RE-SEEDActive Control1 Intervention
Teachers in the RE-SEED arm receive much less in-depth training. The study team does not provide supervision allowing only the school counselor to provide supervision.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor
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Broadleaf Health and Education AllianceUNKNOWN
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Christina R Cruz, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
~208 spots leftby Feb 2026