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Optimizing Multi-level Interventions to Improve Child Mental Health in Azerbaijan
Led by University of Chicago · Updated on 2025-04-06
1200
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Chicago
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating three different approaches to improve mental health outcomes among children aged 7 to 14 from low-income families in Azerbaijan. The study aims to refine and test family-strengthening interventions, trauma-focused mental health services, and economic empowerment through Child Savings Accounts. This research addresses the limited mental health resources and the impact of poverty, trauma, and adversity on children's emotional and behavioral wellbeing in the region. Participants will be assigned to usual care or one or more of the three intervention components. Family strengthening involves 12 weekly sessions led by trained facilitators to improve family functioning and parenting skills. Economic empowerment includes opening savings accounts for children with matched funds, 12 weekly financial education sessions, and monthly mentoring. Trauma-focused mental health services provide 12 individual sessions guided by the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency framework, including clinical assessments and tailored care plans. Children and their caregivers will complete baseline, 1-year, and 2-year follow-up surveys assessing mental health symptoms, cognitive and social processes, and functional outcomes such as academic performance. Additional process surveys will gather feedback on intervention sessions. Qualitative interviews will also explore experiences with the interventions. The study will monitor changes in child mental health using standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests over two years.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Multi-level Child Mental Health Interventions in Azerbaijan
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child is between 7 and 14 years old
- Child is at risk for mental health problems as shown by high scores on emotional or behavioral assessments
- Parent or caregiver has elevated emotional distress
- Child and caregiver can commit to participating in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Child or caregiver has cognitive impairment affecting ability to consent
- Inability to understand the informed consent information
- Child or caregiver has severe behavioral or mental health disorders such as developmental disorders, autism, psychosis, or severe trauma
- Conditions that prevent safe participation or benefit from the intervention
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants assigned to intervention groups will engage in 12 weekly sessions of one or more interventions including family strengthening sessions, trauma-focused mental health services, and/or economic empowerment activities such as financial education and matched savings accounts.
Weekly visits for up to 12 weeks
Duration - 2 years
Participants will complete follow-up surveys and qualitative interviews to assess outcomes and experiences 1 year and 2 years after baseline, including mental health, cognitive, and functional outcomes.
3 visits (baseline, 1-year follow-up, 2-year follow-up)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
National Mental Health Centre under the Ministry of Health
Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
Actively Recruiting
2
Research and Education Center
Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
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Research Team
L
Leyla Ismayilova, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
8
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