Train and EMPOWER A Community Health Workforce (NCT06868498) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
Train and EMPOWER A Community Health Workforce
United States250 participantsStarted 2024-08-06
Plain-language summary
The investigators propose a multi-step approach to improve access to mental health care. The plan focuses on three goals: increasing diversity in the mental health workforce, bringing more expertise into the community, and strengthening the community's ability to address the factors that impact mental health.
To do this, the TEACH study team will work with students from underrepresented groups at a minority-serving institution (MSI). Students will be provided the opportunity to obtain their CHW Certification while receiving course credit for their degree. Students will then be eligible to participate in an internship to utilize their skills. The TEACH study team will help these students with their training, supervision, and ongoing support. These students will then be able to work with their communities to tackle common mental health issues and the social factors that contribute to those problems.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Must be enrolled as a UTA undergraduate student with unmet internship hours
* Must be aged 18 and over
* Must be able to provide informed consent.
* Must have successful completion of the UTA CHW/EMPOWER course (Phase 2) and/or State of Texas CHW certification (for non-EMPOWER-trained CHWs) at the start of internship
Exclusion Criteria:
* Under 18 years
* Not enrolled as an undergraduate student at UTA
* Unable to provide informed consent
* Non-successful completion of EMPOWER course and/or State of Texas CHW certification at the start of internship
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 trial seems focused on training community health workers rather than treating a medical condition — can you help me understand whether this study is actually relevant to my own mental health care, or is it more about workforce development?
2Since this trial is enrolling by invitation only, can you tell me if our clinic or care team has any connection to this program, and whether there's any way it could affect the mental health support services available to me?
3The main thing this study is measuring is job placement for community health workers — does that mean there's no direct treatment or intervention being offered to patients like me, and if so, what would be the actual benefit to my care?
4Given that this trial is focused on CHW certification and reducing mental health disparities in the community, could participating in or being served by this program complement my current mental health treatment plan, or should I focus on other options first?
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
1
Community Health Worker certification plus EMPOWER