The purpose of the proposed study is to identify effective strategies for implementing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)- affirmative Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at LGBTQ community centers across the United States.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria: Providers
Eligible providers will meet the following criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* working as a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, mental health counselor, nurse practitioner, or peer support provider
* affiliated with a US LGBTQ community center
* providing mental health services to at least one sexual or gender minority (SGM) client
Exclusion Criteria: Providers
Providers will be deemed ineligible due to:
\- possessing substantive experience with LGBTQ-affirmative CBT (e.g., having read most the LGBTQ-affirmative CBT treatment manual, attended LGBTQ-affirmative CBT training, or been supervised by someone who has previously attended the LGBTQ-affirmative CBT training)
Inclusion Criteria: Clients
Eligible clients will meet the following criteria:
* of age to consent to mental health treatment in the state in which they live
* receiving ongoing mental health services at one of the 15 LGBTQ centers selected for the client evaluation aim of the present study
* self-identifying as LGBTQ
Exclusion Criteria: Clients
There are no exclusion criteria for clients
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
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Change in Provider Implementation Fidelity
Timeframe: 4-month follow-up, 8-month follow-up, 12-month follow-up, and 24-month follow-up