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New treatment option for Mental Health Issue
Official title HELP (HEalthy Lifestyles Project) for Youth With Mental Distress
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06232733
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how healthcare providers can support youths' mental health. The main question(s) it aims to answer are: Do youth (12 to 17 years of age) who engage in the 6-month HELP e-intervention have a larger improvement in emotional health (measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) than youth who do not receive the intervention?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Youth 12-17 years of age seeking, waiting for or receiving support for emotional distress.
- Able to provide informed consent to study participation.
- Able to engage in the HELP e-intervention in English (French translation of the e-modules will not be available until intervention how well it works...
- Willing to be assigned by chance to a study group.
- Willing to complete objective behaviour measures if selected (1 of 3 participants).
You likely can't join if
- Identified or suspected eating disorder
- Youth whose health or family status is deemed to be inappropriate for the study as per their most responsible clinician.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Youth 12-17 years of age seeking, waiting for or receiving support for emotional distress.
- Able to provide informed consent to study participation.
- Able to engage in the HELP e-intervention in English (French translation of the e-modules will not be available until intervention how well it works is established).
- Willing to be assigned by chance to a study group.
- Willing to complete objective behaviour measures if selected (1 of 3 participants).
- Willing to complete the study questionnaires.
- Willing to provide consent for evaluation of mental healthcare system outcomes via their health record.
- Identified or suspected eating disorder
- Youth whose health or family status is deemed to be inappropriate for the study as per their most responsible clinician.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.