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Identity as medicine: could a school program that strengthens Ethnic-Racial pride reduce stress and boost grades?

NCT ID NCT03412162

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a school program that helps teens explore and feel proud of their ethnic-racial background can lower stress, improve sleep, and boost academic performance. About 400 ninth graders from diverse suburban high schools will take part. Researchers will measure changes in stress hormones, sleep quality, emotional well-being, and grades.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ethnic and Racial Identity Promotion program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, school-based way to help minority teens manage stress and close academic achievement gaps.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study with no drug or device; results may be modest or not generalizable beyond the specific schools involved.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2017

Expected to finish

Dec 2032

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: -Three hundred students will be recruited through announcements and presentations in required, non-tracked 9th grade classes at 3 mid-sized, diverse, suburban high schools, through flyers posted around the school, and through e-mails sent and presentations made to students and parent groups. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of an endocrine disorder or use of corticosteroid based medications. * Youth who are unable to read in English will be excluded because materials will solely be available in English. * The study will not include students who do not provide parental consent. * The study will not include students who do not provide their own assent * The study will not include pregnant students in this study.

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Conditions

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Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stress, emotional Stress, physiological Stress, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beacon Academy

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • District 202

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • District 219 Niles Township High Schools

    Niles, Illinois, 60077, United States

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