Clinical trial for Depressive Symptoms
Official title Our Voices Matter: Intervention for Depression in Youth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07216326
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to know whether a group‑based activism intervention can prevent or reduce depressive symptoms and lower physiological stress (allostatic load) in Black and Latinx adolescents and young adults.
- Who it's for
- Black or Latinx adolescents and young adults who experience depressive symptoms.
- What's involved
- Participants will join group sessions focused on racial‑justice activism and will have psychological questionnaires and simple physiological tests at the start and at several follow‑up points.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 2 years, with baseline testing and repeated visits for assessments over that period.
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 15 to 20. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 15-20 years old
- Identify as Black and/ or Latinx
- Speak English
You likely can't join if
- Younger than 15 years old, or older than 20 years old
- Unable to attend the in-person sessions
- Non-fluent English speaker
- Do not identify as Black or Latinx
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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, but 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, 15 years to 20 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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