New school program aims to catch teen mental health issues early

NCT ID NCT04935710

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called COPE2Thrive, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help teens manage anxiety, stress, and depression. It was offered in school-based clinics to high school students from diverse communities. The goal was to see if this approach could improve early identification and support for mental health issues. The study included 39 teens and used computerized adaptive testing to measure symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: COPE2Thrive (cognitive behavioral therapy-based program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help schools better identify and support teens at risk for mental health issues, especially in underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early-stage study with only 39 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a medical treatment, and may not work for everyone.

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

ADOLESCENT WELL-BEING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES HEALTH EQUITY RESILIENCE, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHA Health Equity Research Lab

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02141-1047, United States
CHA Teen Connections at Somerville High School

Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143-1740, United States
CHA Teen Health Center at Everett High School

Everett, Massachusetts, 02149-5128, United States
CHA-Teen Health Center at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138-4125, United States
Community

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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