Peer-Presented Versus Mental Health Service Provider-Presented Mental Health Outreach Programs fo… (NCT05454592) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Peer-Presented Versus Mental Health Service Provider-Presented Mental Health Outreach Programs for University Students
Canada274 participantsStarted 2020-01-03
Plain-language summary
The overarching goal of the present study was to evaluate a MHSP-presented versus peer-presented mental health resilience skills-building online video outreach program against a wait-list comparison group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants were eligible for the study if they were between 18- 29 years of age, given the unique stressors associated with the developmental period of emerging adulthood (18-29 years old).
* Participants were required to have access to the internet (at least weekly) as the study was completed entirely online.
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.
1This study compared mental health outreach programs led by peers versus mental health professionals at a university — given my own situation, which type of support does my doctor think would be more effective for managing my stress levels?
2Since this trial has already been completed and was measuring changes in stress, self-efficacy, and social connectedness, has my doctor seen the results, and do they suggest peer-led programs are a meaningful alternative to professional-led ones?
3This study focused on university students specifically — if I'm in that age group or a similar life stage, does my doctor think the findings from this trial are relevant to the kind of stress support they'd recommend for me?
4Since this was a non-interventional or educational outreach study rather than a medication or medical treatment trial, how does my doctor weigh this type of program against more structured mental health care options like therapy or counseling for my needs?
5The trial looked at mindfulness and social support as part of its outcomes — would my doctor recommend I explore mindfulness-based programs or peer support groups as part of my overall care plan, and how would that fit alongside any other treatment I might be considering?
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.