Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors (NCT07129070) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
United States204 participantsStarted 2025-12-18
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel multi-level Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy (JITT-EBP) that aims to equip mentors and mentor supervisors to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with fidelity using methods that are sustainable in rural communities. JITT-EBP integrates (a) self-directed, on-demand, online training modules for mentors and mentor supervisors, (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies, and (c) an apprenticeship delivery model in which EBPs are co-led by an experienced mentor and a novice mentor, providing opportunity for in-the-moment training and support. The study will conduct a pilot hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial to evaluate the use of JITT-EBP compared to usual training for implementing mentor-delivered Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), an evidence-based depression prevention program. 96 adolescents (age 12-17) and their parents, 8-18 mentors (depending on amount of turnover), and 4 mentor supervisors will be enrolled in the trial.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Youth and Parent Inclusion Criteria:
* student at a partnering rural middle school or high school
* age 12-17
* have English speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in IPT-AST
* youth's parent has English or Spanish-speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in research activities.
Youth and Parent Exclusion Criteria:
* moderate or severe depression (PHQ-9 \> 10)
* active suicidal ideation with a plan and/or intent, requiring higher level of care
* Youth does not have English-speaking ability at a level to participate in IPT-AST
* youth's parent does not have English or Spanish-speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in research activities.
Mentor and Mentor Supervisor Inclusion Criteria:
* age 18 or older
* have completed the typical mentor or mentor supervisor screening and selection process at partnering mentoring organization (including a background check)
* are available to facilitate the program during after-school hours.
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?
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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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Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) - Week 12
Timeframe: Week 12
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Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) - Week 12