Online course aims to boost mental health for teens leaving foster care

NCT ID NCT06019377

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Portland State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests an online program called SYNC designed to help youth aged 16-20 in foster care manage stress, build coping skills, and feel more comfortable seeking mental health help. Participants take part in an 8-module online curriculum with support from service providers and peers who have lived foster care experience. The goal is to see if the program improves emotional regulation, coping flexibility, and mental health service use. This is a small pilot to determine if a larger trial is feasible.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Stronger Youth Networks and Coping (SYNC) online curriculum
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a scalable way to improve mental health and service use for youth leaving foster care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be generalizable. The program may not produce lasting changes in coping or help-seeking.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Emotional Regulation Help-Seeking Behavior Patient Acceptance of Health Care post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Well-Being

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ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR ANXIETY CHILD WELFARE COPING BEHAVIOR DEPRESSION EMOTION REGULATION HELP-SEEKING BEHAVIOR PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC UTILIZATION, HEALTH CARE

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Locations

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon, 97201, United States

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