NCT06934954 · The New School
Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions
(EASE)
What this study is about
The EASE program is an existing, evidence-based program/intervention (originally developed by the WHO), and this study is limited to evaluating the local implementation of this program. The aims of this pilot study are to: * Assess the acceptability and feasibility of training and supervision of EASE Helpers (community staff members) through an adapted EASE training.
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The EASE program is an existing, evidence-based program/intervention (originally developed by the WHO), and this study is limited to evaluating the local implementation of this program. The aims of this pilot study are to: * Assess the acceptability and feasibility of training and supervision of EASE Helpers (community staff members) through an adapted EASE training. * Evaluate possible problems of recruitment, intervention delivery, and participant retention. * Assess the feasibility of EASE being delivered via a partnership between researchers and community members. * Evaluate implementation of EASE via the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework A mixed-methods design with qualitative and quantitative approaches will be used to assess these objectives.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
EASE
This is the first time EASE is being used in New York to support youth community mental health.
Primary outcome measures
Pediatric Symptom Checklist Youth Report (Y-PSC)
Time frame: 8 months
For youth participants: The Pediatric Symptom Checklist Youth Report (Y-PSC) is a 35 item questionnaire that helps identify and assess changes in emotional and behavioral problems in children. Participants are to respond to how often they have had certain thoughts, feelings, and experiences listed in the questionnaire in the past 2 weeks with the options "never", "sometimes", and "often".
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Adolescents
- 10-15 years old
- English-speaking
- Has obtained parental permission from a legally authorized representative (e.g. legal guardian). ○ Caregiver
- English-speaking
- Is a caretaker of a child ages 10-15 years old, meaning they regularly take care of a child
- Adults who are above the age of 18 who meet the above criteria can participate.
Exclusion criteria
- The program is not intended for adolescents and caregivers who are experiencing severe cognitive impairments and/or have an imminent risk of suicide/acute protection needs.
Where
- New York, New York
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 18, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations