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Child Maltreatment Clinical Trial in Columbia, SC

Access cutting-edge child maltreatment treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Columbia. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of South Carolina

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Columbia

    Convenient for SC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Columbia site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Child Maltreatment Study in Columbia

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how the friendship experiences of maltreated (i.e., abused and/or neglected) and non-maltreated adolescents differentially influence their risk for adverse outcomes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. How do the friendships of maltreated adolescents differ from those of non-maltreated adolescents? 2. Which friendship experiences influence the associations between maltreatment and ability to regulate stress, as well as future mental health difficulties and revictimization? Participants will: * Attend the initial study visit on the campus of the University of South Carolina with their primary caregiver and a best friend during which they will: * Complete study questionnaires * Be connected to a device that records their physical ability to manage stress * Complete a task during which they will be audio and video recorded and complete a brief assessment rating how they are feeling at different times during task completion * Depending on which research group they are placed in, be assigned to discuss their experience doing this task with their friend (intervention group) or sit quietly in a room for 5 minutes (comparison group) * The follow-up study visit will involve completion of study questionnaires online or via mail 6 months later Additionally, the participant's caregiver and friend will complete study questionnaires. Researchers will compare the intervention group (debriefs with a friend) and comparison group (sits quietly for 5 minutes) to see if the presence of and discussion with the friend influences their physical ability to regulate stress and future outcomes.

Sponsor: University of South Carolina

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

13 to 17 years old at first study visit
Qualify as either maltreated (endorses history of maltreatment - physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional maltreatment, or neglect and/or has substantiated record of child maltreatment per Department of Social Services \[DSS\] records) or non-maltreated (denies history of maltreatment and/or no substantiated record of child maltreatment per DSS records)
Parent participating in the study visit is a non-offending caregiver (no record of substantiated maltreatment against the adolescent participant)
Participant identifies a best friend who is not a sibling or previous/current romantic partner who can accompany them to the study visit
Participant, caregiver, and friend are fluent in written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria

\<13 or \>17 at time of first study visit
No available non-offending parent or guardian/caregiver to participate in the study
No best friend identified to accompany the participant to the study
Participant, caregiver, or friend is not fluent in written and spoken English

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Columbia?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05893459) has an active research site in Columbia, SC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Child Maltreatment Treatment Options in Columbia, SC

If you're searching for child maltreatment treatment options in Columbia, SC, this clinical trial (NCT05893459) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Columbia research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced child maltreatment specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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