New program aims to prevent depression and substance use in native communities

NCT ID NCT05836090

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called Family Spirit Strengths (FSS) designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native mothers and caregivers cope with stress, build skills, and connect with their culture. About 188 participants will either receive FSS or a nutrition education program. Researchers will measure changes in mental health days and substance use over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Family Spirit Strengths (FSS) – a behavioral skills program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, culturally grounded way to prevent depression, anxiety, and substance use in Indigenous communities.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (188 participants) and compares the program to nutrition education, so results may not apply broadly. The program is behavioral, so effects may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SYMPTOMS DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE SUBSTANCE USE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins Center For Indigenous Health
RECRUITING

Shiprock, New Mexico, 87420, United States
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health
RECRUITING

Chinle, Arizona, 86503, United States
Pokagon Health Services
RECRUITING

Pokagon, Michigan, 49047, United States

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