Personalized Normative Feedback for Stigma and Help-seeking (NCT07683819) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Personalized Normative Feedback for Stigma and Help-seeking
United States160 participantsStarted 2026-07-30
Plain-language summary
People tend to care about what others think and often change our behaviors accordingly. But what if people do not have an accurate understanding of what others really think? Stigma is pervasive, especially in the Black and Asian American communities, which can prevent people from seeking help. This study explores whether correcting misperceptions (by showing what people really think) about depression and suicide can increase help-seeking behaviors among Black and Asian emerging adults who have untreated depression and suicidal thoughts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-29
* Asian American
* Black American
* Suicidal ideation
* Depression
* Not currently in treatment
* English speaking
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 is focused on reducing social stigma around seeking help — can you help me understand whether stigma is actually a barrier for me specifically, and whether joining a study like this would be relevant to my situation?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long do you think it might be before it opens, and should we be looking at other options in the meantime rather than waiting?
3The study seems to be measuring whether people intend to seek help and whether they actually follow through — what does that mean practically for what I'd be asked to do if I joined, and how much time or effort would it involve?
4This trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which often means it's more of a behavioral or educational intervention than a drug trial — can you explain what that means for what's already known about whether this type of approach is safe and effective?
5Are there standard resources or established programs for addressing stigma and encouraging help-seeking that I could access right now, rather than waiting for this trial to open?
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
Perceived public stigma
Timeframe: The intervention takes place on a single day, and so the assessments will occur at baseline and immediately following the intervention (post-test) on the same day, and then 30-day follow-up.
2
Number of participants who express intention to to seek help
Timeframe: Since the intervention occurs on a single day, the assessment will take place at baseline, and then immediately following the intervention (post-test), and then 30 days after as a follow-up assessment.
3
Number of participants who engage engage in help-seeking behaviors