School Stress-Busting program for LGBTQ teens shows promise, but study cut short
NCT ID NCT05541406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a school-based program called Proud & Empowered, designed to help LGBTQ students cope with minority stress and improve mental health. About 228 high school students took part. The program was led by school counselors and social workers. The study was terminated early, so we have less information than planned, but the goal was to reduce depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Proud & Empowered school-based behavioral program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could provide schools with a practical way to support LGBTQ students' mental health and reduce stress-related harms.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early, so results are limited. It is unclear if the program works better than usual school support, and findings may not apply to all schools or regions.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANXIETY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Glendale, California, 91214, United States
-
Animo Leadership High School
Inglewood, California, 90304, United States
-
Animo Pat Brown Charter High School
Los Angeles, California, 90001, United States
-
Arroyo High School
El Monte, California, 91732, United States
-
Blair High School
Pasadena, California, 91106, United States
-
Brio College Prep
Los Angeles, California, 90071, United States
-
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta-Montrose, California, 91214, United States
-
El Monte High School
El Monte, California, 91731, United States
-
Fernando R Ledesma High School
El Monte, California, 91732, United States
-
Larchmont Charter School
Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
-
Lynwood High School
Lynwood, California, 90262, United States
-
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Lynwood, California, 90262, United States
-
Marshall Fundamental Secondary School
Pasadena, California, 91104, United States
-
Millikan High School
Long Beach, California, 90815, United States
-
Mountain View High School
El Monte, California, 91732, United States
-
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, California, 91107, United States
-
Rosemead High School
Rosemead, California, 91770, United States
-
South El Monte High School
El Monte, California, 91733, United States
-
South LA College Prep
Los Angeles, California, 90044, United States
-
USC Hybrid High School
Los Angeles, California, 90037, United States
-
Vista High School
Lynwood, California, 90262, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Virtual reality nature escape may calm fear of childbirth in High-Risk pregnancies
- Impostor syndrome among Athlete-Scholars: can sleep and social media play a role?
- Coloring for calm: could mandala art lower stress in High-Risk pregnancy?
- Telehealth counseling may break down barriers to opioid treatment for veterans
- Can a simple guide help clinicians better address youth substance use?
- A computer program may help tame depression and stress — without a therapist