CompletedNot Applicable

Enhancing Systems of Care: Supporting Families and Improving Youth Outcomes

United States171 participantsStarted 2017-10-17

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to improve access to child mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) care by expanding primary care screening and increasing availability of timely mental health evaluation and treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Must be between ages 0 to 17.5 years * Referred by primary care physician at one of these Cambridge Health Alliance clinics: Windsor Street Care Center, Broadway Care Center, Everett Care Center, Malden Family Medicine Center * Referred youth must have a caregiver (a parent of guardian) who agrees to participate in the assessment and treatment process Exclusion Criteria: * 17.6 years or older

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Access to child mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) care

Timeframe: Comparative analysis of access to care trends (0-6 months)

Engagement in child mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) treatment

Timeframe: Comparative analysis of service use trends (6-12 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03637478

SponsorCambridge Health Alliance

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-31

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Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.