CompletedNot Applicable

Culturally Smart Relationships Study

United States813 participantsStarted 2022-02-16

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine whether and how the provision of a cultural humility and social justice training and support program to volunteer mentors can change their interactions with youth, improve the effectiveness of programs and foster positive outcomes for low-income youth of color. Mentor-youth dyads (N=240) will be randomly assigned either to an intervention that includes cultural humility and social justice training and enhanced support or to a control group. Survey and interview data will be collected from a variety of sources, including mentors, youth, parents and case managers. Case records about mentor-youth dyads will also be collected.

Who can participate

Age range

9 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * youth is between 9 and 17 years of age * youth is eligible for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-Based Mentoring (CBM) program as determined by initial assessment of program staff * youth is a member of a racial/ethnic minority group, such as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Native Alaskan/Native Hawaiian, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African or Arab American * Parents of the above youth who are able to complete study measures in English or Spanish * Mentors are eligible for the study if they are applying and accepted to the CBM program and are eventually matched with a youth who meet the study criteria above or currently in an existing match with a youth who meet eligibility criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * anyone who doesn't meet the above inclusion criteria

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

Cultural Humility

Timeframe: 4 months

Self-efficacy beliefs for providing ethnic/racial support

Timeframe: 12 months

Self-efficacy beliefs for engaging in conversations about racial injustice

Timeframe: 12 months

Perceived Knowledge

Timeframe: 4 months

Colorblind racial attitudes

Timeframe: 4 months

Mentor support for ethnic/racial identity

Timeframe: 12 months

Mentor support for coping with discrimination

Timeframe: 12 months

Youth-centered relationships

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05391711

SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

9 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.

What they're measuring

Cultural Humility

Timeframe: 4 months

Self-efficacy beliefs for providing ethnic/racial support

Timeframe: 12 months

Self-efficacy beliefs for engaging in conversations about racial injustice

Timeframe: 12 months

Perceived Knowledge

Timeframe: 4 months

Colorblind racial attitudes

Timeframe: 4 months

Mentor support for ethnic/racial identity

Timeframe: 12 months

Mentor support for coping with discrimination

Timeframe: 12 months

Youth-centered relationships

Timeframe: 12 months