Empowering Newcomer Voices: A Trauma-Informed, Gender-Responsive Group Intervention in Schools (V… (NCT07041931) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Empowering Newcomer Voices: A Trauma-Informed, Gender-Responsive Group Intervention in Schools (VOCES-NUEVAS)
United States24 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to see if VOCES-NUEVAS, a school-based program for newcomer girls from Latin America, is helpful and easy to use. The main questions the investigators want to answer are:
* Is VOCES-NUEVAS a good fit for newcomer girls in schools?
* Does it help improve their mental health and well-being?
Students who are already part of the VOCES-NUEVAS program at four school-based health centers will take short surveys before and after the program and give feedback after each session. The adults leading the program will also share their thoughts in group discussions or interviews. The results will help improve the program and prepare for a larger study in the future.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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):
* current students of an Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and/or School-based Health Center (SBHC) middle or high school site
* Eligible and registered to participate in a VOCES NUEVAS group during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 school year
Exclusion Criteria (Youth):
* Not proficient in Spanish
* Unable to provide informed consent or assent
* Does not meet eligibility criteria to participate in VOCES-NUEVAS intervention
* Not enrolled as a middle or high school at an OUSD school/SBHC site.
Inclusion Criteria (Provider):
* aged 18 years old or older
* current social worker or school provider working at one of the eligible Oakland Unified School District and/or School-based Health Center middle or high school sites
* Facilitating a VOCES NUEVAS group during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 school year
* Eligible to deliver school services at OUSD school/school-based health center sites
* Previously trained on Voices-LITE curriculum
* proficient in English and Spanish
Exclusion Criteria (Provider):
* Not proficient in Spanish and/or English language
* Not previously trained on the Voices-LITE intervention
* Not approved to deliver the VOCES-NUEVAS intervention to students at OUSD schools/SBHC sites
* Not leading a VOCES-NUEVAS group at an OUSD school/SBHC site during the 2024-2025 school year.
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
1
Youth Session Feedback Forms
Timeframe: Weekly for 8 weeks during the 8-week group intervention period
2
Provider Session Feedback Forms
Timeframe: Weekly for 8 weeks during the 8-week group intervention period