Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors

Part of paid clinical trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Study ID
NCT07129070
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
12 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy — BEHAVIORAL
    IPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships. 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.
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training — BEHAVIORAL
    IPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships. Usual training involves (a) a one-day virtual training conducted by an IPT-AST expert prior to the beginning of the intervention, and (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 18, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Apr 1, 2028
Completion
May 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
204 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Active Comparator: IPT-AST implemented via Just-In-Time Training (JITT-EBP)
    IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training
  • Active Comparator: IPT-AST implemented via usual training
    IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) - Week 12 [ Time Frame: Week 12 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesota55455
Gracie Meyer
[email protected]
612-625-7240

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