After-School program aims to boost teen resilience with new curriculum

NCT ID NCT06619639

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a 16-week social-emotional learning curriculum called EMPOWER in after-school programs for youth aged 11-14. Researchers wanted to see if the program was feasible and acceptable for staff and teens, and whether it improved social-emotional skills, resilience, and overall functioning. The study involved 218 participants across 20 sites, with half using the new curriculum and half continuing usual activities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: EMPOWER social-emotional learning curriculum
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a proven way to boost social-emotional skills and resilience in young teens through after-school programs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed feasibility study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to other settings, and the curriculum may not show clear benefits.

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EFFICACY OF INTERVENTION FEASIBILITY STUDIES SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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