New program trains diverse students to tackle mental health gaps
NCT ID NCT06868498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to improve mental health care for minority groups by training students from diverse backgrounds to become certified community health workers. About 1500 undergraduate students will receive training and internships to help their communities address mental health issues and social factors that affect well-being. The main goal is to see if this training helps students find jobs or continue their education.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be enrolled as a UTA undergraduate student with unmet internship hours * Must be aged 18 and over * Must be able to provide informed consent. * Must have successful completion of the UTA CHW/EMPOWER course (Phase 2) and/or State of Texas CHW certification (for non-EMPOWER-trained CHWs) at the start of internship Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years * Not enrolled as an undergraduate student at UTA * Unable to provide informed consent * Non-successful completion of EMPOWER course and/or State of Texas CHW certification at the start of internship
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, 75204, United States
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The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas, 76019, United States