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Hybrid Type 1 Randomized Pilot Trial of a Peer-led Family and Social Strengthening Group Intervention for Refugee Families
Led by University of Illinois at Chicago · Updated on 2025-10-01
74
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
117 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Hybrid Type 1 Randomized Pilot Trial of a Peer-led Family and Social Strengthening Group Intervention for Refugee Families
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Families must originate from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, or Yemen
- Refugee family must have lived in Chicago for less than three years
- Household must include at least one adult caregiver aged 18 to 55 and one child aged 12 or older
- At least one family member must have a score greater than 3 on the GHQ-12
- Participants must be able to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Families not from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, or Yemen
- Families without at least one child aged 12 years or older living in the household
- Refugee families who arrived in the U.S. more than three years ago
- Persons with developmental disabilities preventing participation in the intervention
- Persons with severe mental health issues (such as suicidality or psychotic disorders), active substance use, or currently in family crisis (e.g., domestic violence, divorce proceedings)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Illinios Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
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Research Team
M
Mary Bunn, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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