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Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors

Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors: A Strategy for Implementing Evidence-Based Preventive Interventions for Youth in Rural Communities

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
12 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study compares a new way to train youth mentors with usual training for a program that helps prevent teen depression. The new training uses online lessons, live support, and pairing new mentors with experienced mentors. The study is for teens ages 12–17 at partner rural schools, their parents, mentors, and mentor supervisors.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Teens must be ages 12–17.
  • Teens must attend a rural middle or high school that partners with the study.
  • Teens must speak, read, and write English well enough to take part in the program.
  • Parents must speak, read, and write English or Spanish well enough to take part in study activities.
  • Mentors and mentor supervisors must be age 18 or older.
  • Mentors and supervisors must have completed the partner group's usual screening and selection process, including a background check.
  • Mentors and supervisors must be able to lead the program after school.

Who can't join

  • Teens with moderate or severe depression, defined here as a score above 10 on the PHQ-9 depression questionnaire.
  • Teens with current thoughts of suicide and a plan or intent to act that require a higher level of care.
  • Teens who cannot speak English well enough to take part in the program.
  • Parents who cannot speak, read, and write English or Spanish well enough to take part in study activities.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

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.

Study sites (1)

MN