Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors

University of Minnesota (UMN)

Status: Begins enrollment in 2 months

Conditions: Mental Health Issue; Depression; Anxiety

Treatments: Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy; Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07129070

STUDY00024848

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 118 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 12+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion 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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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118 participants in 2 patient groups

IPT-AST implemented via Just-In-Time Training (JITT-EBP)

Active Comparator group

Description:

IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training

Treatment:

Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy

IPT-AST implemented via usual training

Active Comparator group

Description:

IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training

Treatment:

Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training