Supporting Social & Economic Equity, Disrupting Cycles of Homelessness, And Nurturing Growth & Em… (NCT07419282) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Supporting Social & Economic Equity, Disrupting Cycles of Homelessness, And Nurturing Growth & Empowerment
Canada42 participantsStarted 2026-02-25
Plain-language summary
The goal of the SEED CHANGE pilot study is to co-design and test a wraparound intervention for young people transitioning away from homelessness. This study will provide information about the types of supports these young people need to live meaningful and thriving lives, and the best ways to deliver these supports. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the wraparound intervention feasible? (i.e., Will young people engage in the study and supports?)
* Is the wraparound intervention acceptable? (i.e., Do young people find the supports satisfactory and/or beneficial?)
Participants will engage in an 18-month wraparound intervention including the following supports:
* Job Placement
* Housing Stabilization Funds
* Grocery Supplements
* Community Connections Worker
* Coaching
* Tools for Intentional Living Program
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 24 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 - 24 years
* Experienced homelessness (defined as unstable/time-limited housing arrangements like shelter stays, foster care, or couch surfing) for at least seven consecutive days in the past year
* Living in market rent housing (defined as non-subsidized housing, inclusive of both formal and informal rental agreements) in the Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Region for at least one month preceding study start
* Willing to actively participate in all components of the intervention
* Able to legally work in Canada (includes having a valid Social Insurance Number)
* Able to provide free and informed consent
* Able to understand English well enough to give consent and participate in the intervention and data collection
Exclusion Criteria:
* In imminent danger of losing their housing (e.g., facing eviction)
* Planning to move out of the Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Region in the next 18 months
* Employed full-time or enrolled in an education or training program that requires a long-term (\>4 weeks) full-time work placement (coinciding with the duration of the study intervention)
* Receiving rent subsidies (does not include shelter allowance through social welfare programs such as Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program)
* Enrolled in a program or study with features similar to the SEED CHANGE intervention (e.g., 1:1 coaching, supported employment, group program targeting identity/social capital)
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
Feasibility and Acceptability: Recruitment, Enrolment, and Dropout Metrics
Timeframe: Recruitment and enrolment metrics are assessed at T0 (Baseline; pre-intervention). Dropout metrics are assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
2
Feasibility and Acceptability: Employment Placement Engagement
Timeframe: Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
3
Feasibility and Acceptability: Coaching Engagement
Timeframe: Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
4
Feasibility and Acceptability: Group Program Engagement
Timeframe: Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
5
Feasibility and Acceptability: Community Connections Worker Engagement
Timeframe: Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).