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School Stress-Busting program for LGBTQ teens shows promise, but study cut short

NCT ID NCT05541406

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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

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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.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

228 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * LGBTQ student in one of 24 high schools Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting inclusion criteria

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Bullying Depression depressive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder substance abuse substance-related disorder Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Bullying Coping behavior Depression Harassment Post-traumatic stress disorder Sexual minority stress Substance use Suicidality

Contacts and locations

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

  • Inglewood High School

    Inglewood, California, 90303, 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

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