Step 1: Be Aware, Anxiety Prevention Intervention
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Anxiety Prevention Intervention, Anxiety Intervention.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Moderate Anxiety. Basic parameters: 13 years — 21 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Paterson Prevention Project Anxiety Prevention Intervention
Overview
Youth of color, particularly in urban communities, face disproportionate anxiety levels due to systemic inequities, including exposure to violence, economic instability, and neighborhood disadvantage. Despite increased need, these communities often lack accessible, culturally relevant mental health interventions. This study presents a protocol for a community-driven anxiety prevention intervention tailored to urban youth of color using community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods. The intervention, co-developed with community partners and youth includes five structured weekly sessions on psychoeducation, coping skills, and role-playing exercises. Facilitators trained in social work or psychology will deliver the intervention, with at least one facilitator from the target community ensuring cultural relevance. Recruitment will occur through collaboration with a local high school, with counselors identifying high-risk youth. Data from pilot interventional trial will be collected at baseline, post-intervention, and a three-month follow-up using validated measures such as the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. This study highlights community-based participatory research approach in addressing mental health disparities among urban youth. By incorporating community perspectives, the intervention ensures cultural alignment. Findings will inform future adaptations of community centered anxiety interventions and contribute to knowledge on improving mental health accessibility for marginalized youth. If effective, this model could be expanded to support youth in other under-resourced communities.
Interventions
- Behavioral Anxiety Prevention Intervention
community and school based, delivered by peers from the community to educate and lower anxiety symptoms among youth - Behavioral Anxiety Intervention
5-session social and behavioral intervention about managing anxiety symptoms
Primary outcome measures
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder [Time frame: 30 days]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- able to speak and read in English
- reside in Paterson
Exclusion criteria
- English is not first language and cannot read or write English
- Does not have residence in Paterson
- Has not provided consent to participate in study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Paterson College Achieve High School — Paterson
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07044752 · 2000030293