Feasibility randomised controlled trial of the Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions psychological intervention with young adolescents in Lebanon.
Felicity L Brown, Karine Taha, Frederik Steen...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36858980Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 10Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID06934954
Adapted Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) to Reduce Psychological Distress Among Urban Youth and Caregivers in New York City: a Pilot Study
Led by The New School · Updated on 2025-04-18
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
56 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the local implementation of the Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) program, originally developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), focused on addressing psychological distress in urban youth aged 10 to 15 years. The study examines the program's acceptability, feasibility of training community helpers, recruitment and retention challenges, and delivery through community partnerships using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research also applies the RE-AIM framework to assess reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. The EASE intervention consists of seven group sessions for adolescents and three group sessions for their caregivers, each lasting 90 minutes. Adolescents learn skills such as recognizing emotions, managing distress through slow breathing, engaging in meaningful activities, and problem-solving. The program was adapted based on community feedback to improve relevance and accessibility for urban youth in New York City. This pilot study collaborates with community-based organizations and caregiver participants who are the adolescent's legal guardians. Participants will engage in the group sessions and complete various assessments including the Pediatric Symptom Checklist Youth Report and other mental health and well-being questionnaires at 8 months. The study monitors psychological distress, school membership, parental stress, and other outcomes to evaluate the intervention's impact. The total participation duration and follow-up are designed to support understanding of the program's feasibility and effectiveness in this urban setting.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions
Who Can Participate
Age: 10Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adolescents aged 10 to 15 years
- Adolescents must speak English
- Adolescents must have parental permission from a legally authorized representative (parent or guardian)
- Caregivers must speak English
- Caregivers must regularly take care of a child aged 10 to 15 years
- Caregivers must be adults aged 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Adolescents and caregivers with severe cognitive impairments
- Adolescents and caregivers at imminent risk of suicide or with acute protection needs
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - Approximately 7 weeks
Participants attend group sessions where adolescents learn strategies to manage psychological distress and caregivers participate in supporting sessions.
7 group sessions for adolescents and 3 group sessions for caregivers
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 8 months after treatment
Participants are assessed at follow-up to evaluate changes in psychological distress and well-being after completing the intervention.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The New School Center for Global Mental Health
New York, New York, United States, 10011
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Research Team
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Tina Xu, MA
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Adam Brown, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
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Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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