Exploring PTSD Symptoms, Barriers and Facilitators to Mindfulness (NCT06311188) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Exploring PTSD Symptoms, Barriers and Facilitators to Mindfulness
90 participantsStarted 2026-07-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate justice-involved Black/African American female adolescents' (JI BAFAs; N=35) self-reported outcomes: stress, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recidivism, etc., as well as their parents/caregivers' (P/Cs; N=35) stress and pre- and post- intervention results along with their views of an adapted intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 90 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:
* Black girls aged 14-18
* Black girls with a misdemeanor and/or felony charge in their lifetime
* Positive PTSD screen (PC-PTSD score of 2 or more; if more than one JI BAFA are from the same family, the investigators will recruit the girl with the highest PTSD score)
* Black girls report juvenile justice involvement within 12 months prior
* Black girls live with a P/C (mothers, fathers, and other caregivers/legal guardians) who will also participate in the study
* Parents/Caregivers nominated by the girls to participate in the study who are between the ages of 18 and 90 years of age
* Legal/ social services providers / educators who work with the population.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prisoners per the IRB definition
* Black girls who are younger than 14 and older than 18
* Severe cognitive delay so the youth cannot complete the assessment instruments, as measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
* Active psychosis requiring a greater level of care \[Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID)\]. Screening for the study will take place prior to consent/assent of the study participants
* Parents/Caregivers who are not nominated by the girls to participate in the study who are not between the ages of 18 and 90 years of age
* Legal/ social services providers / educators who have been working with the population for less than three years.
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 is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it's expected to open, and would it make sense for me to wait for it or start another form of treatment now?
2Since this trial seems to be exploring barriers and facilitators to mindfulness rather than testing a treatment directly, would participating actually involve receiving any therapy, or is it more of an observation and survey study?
3The study is measuring PTSD symptoms using tools like the PTSD Checklist — does that mean I would need to go through a formal PTSD screening as part of this, and how might that process affect me emotionally?
4Given that this trial is in an exploratory phase with no assigned phase rating, what would I actually gain from participating compared to pursuing an established PTSD treatment like cognitive processing therapy or EMDR right now?
5If the study is focused on understanding what gets in the way of mindfulness for people with trauma or PTSD, is there any chance it could still connect me with mindfulness-based resources or support, even if it's not a direct treatment trial?
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.