Socio-emotional Well-beingNCT07050251
Bridging the Divide: A Pioneering Culturally-Specific Mentoring Intervention to Increase Support for At-Risk Youth
A study testing Mentoring Intervention Delivery in people with Socio-emotional Well-being and Psychological Well-Being, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a culturally-specific mentoring intervention to improve socio-emotional skills, psychological well-being, and social support among at-risk youth and to evaluate the proposed mentoring intervention's impact on academic outcomes… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 16 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Socio-emotional Well-being, Psychological Well-Being
- What is being tested?
- Mentoring Intervention Delivery
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 27 Jun 2025to 15 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 16 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- actively enrolled in the partnering community organization (e.g., Boys and Girls Clubs)
- Participants and their caregivers must be able to provide informed assent/consent in English. Parental Consent: Participants must have parental or guardian consent to participate in the study.
- Self-identifies as a racial-ethnic minority (i.e., Black/African American, Hispanic, etc.)
Who cannot join
- Current participation in another mentoring program: To avoid confounding the results, youth currently involved in other mentoring or structured socio-emotional support programs will be excluded.
- Severe cognitive or developmental disabilities: The study will exclude participants with mental impairments that prevent meaningful engagement in focus groups or intervention activities.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030
Jarrad Hodge, PhD, 713-486-2700, Jarrad.D.Hodge@uth.tmc.edu
Funlola Are, (713) 486-2700, Funlola.G.Are@uth.tmc.edu
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a culturally-specific mentoring intervention to improve socio-emotional skills, psychological well-being, and social support among at-risk youth and to evaluate the proposed mentoring intervention's impact on academic outcomes, social behavior, and caregiver perceptions of social-emotional competencies. Additionally, it seeks to gather stakeholder feedback to refine the intervention further.
- Being tested
- Mentoring Intervention Delivery
- Keywords
- at risk youth, Boys and Girls Clubs
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mentoring Intervention DeliveryBehavioural
The intervention will utilize a culturally specific, socio-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, adapted based on feedback from the focus groups. The intervention will consist of 10 weekly mentoring sessions lasting 1 hour each. Licensed clinicians will lead sessions and will also serve as mentors.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Intervention Delivery | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Mentoring Intervention Delivery |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Social Emotional Competence as measured by the Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ)
The SECQ consists of 25 items, divided into five domains:Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making.Each domain includes 5 items and each is scored from 1(never) to 5 (always) for a maximum score of 25 for each domain. An average of all 25 item responses is calculated and score range is 1.0-5.0, higher score indicating greater social emotional competence.
Measured: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Change in Parenting Sense of Competence as measured by the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC)
The Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) contains 16 items and each is scored on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 6 (Strongly Agree) for a maximum score of 96, higher scores indicating greater parenting competence.
Measured: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Change in Psychological Well-Being as measured by Psychological Well-Being (Ryff's 18-item) assessment
Ryff's 18-item Psychological Well-Being Scale assesses six dimensions of well-being: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Each subscale consists of 3 items, rated on a 6-point Likert scale from "Strongly Disagree" (1) to "Strongly Agree" (6). Maximum score is 108 and higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.
Measured: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Change in depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms as measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)
DASS-21) is a validated self-report questionnaire that assesses symptoms across three domains: depression, anxiety, and stress. Each domain consists of 7 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (Did not apply to me at all)-3( Applied to me very much, or most of the time). Scores for each domain are summed and then multiplied by 2 to match the original DASS-42 scale for a maximum score of 126. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Measured: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change in Academic Self-Efficacy as measured by the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES)
ASES consists of 9 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1(not at all confident) to 5(extremely confident) for a maximum score of 45. Higher scores indicate greater academic self-efficacy
Measured: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Change in emotional and behavioral functioning as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
SDQ consists of 25 items across five subscales: emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationship problems, and prosocial behavior. Each item is rated on a 3-point scale from 0 (Not True), 1 (Somewhat True) , 2 (Certainly True) for a maximums score of 40 for the Emotional Symptoms, Conduct Problems, Hyperactivity/Inattention, and Peer Relationship Problems subscales and higher score indicates greater difficulties. the Prosocial Behavior subscale has a score range from 0-10 and higher score indicate more positive social behavior.
Measured: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Change in perceived social support as measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)
MSPSS consists of 12 items, with 4 items in each domain, rated on a 7-point Likert scale from 1 (Very Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Very Strongly Agree) for a maximum of score of 84. Higher scores indicate greater perceived social support.
Measured: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Change in well-being as measured by the Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment (MWBA)
This is a 30 item questionnaire with each item scored from 1( not at all) to 5 (very often), for a maximum total score of 150. Higher scores indicate better well-being.
Measured: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2025
- Study start27 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion26 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Socio-emotional Well-beingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jarrad Hodge, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Investigators
- Jarrad Hodge, PhD, Principal investigator, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050251
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HSC-MS-24-1243
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Bridging the Divide: A Pioneering Culturally-Specific Mentoring Intervention to Increase Support for At-Risk Youth
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050251
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HSC-MS-24-1243
- Keywords
- at risk youth, Boys and Girls Clubs
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 26 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a culturally-specific mentoring intervention to improve socio-emotional skills, psychological well-being, and social support among at-risk youth and to evaluate the proposed mentoring intervention's impact on academic outcomes, social behavior, and caregiver perceptions of social-emotional competencies. Additionally, it seeks to gather stakeholder feedback to refine the intervention further.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Intervention Delivery | Experimental | Behavioral: Mentoring Intervention Delivery |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 16 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- actively enrolled in the partnering community organization (e.g., Boys and Girls Clubs)
- Participants and their caregivers must be able to provide informed assent/consent in English. Parental Consent: Participants must have parental or guardian consent to participate in the study.
- Self-identifies as a racial-ethnic minority (i.e., Black/African American, Hispanic, etc.)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Current participation in another mentoring program: To avoid confounding the results, youth currently involved in other mentoring or structured socio-emotional support programs will be excluded.
- Severe cognitive or developmental disabilities: The study will exclude participants with mental impairments that prevent meaningful engagement in focus groups or intervention activities.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Intervention DeliveryThe intervention will utilize a culturally specific, socio-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, adapted based on feedback from the focus groups. The intervention will consist of 10 weekly mentoring sessions lasting 1 hour each. Licensed clinicians will lead sessions and will also serve as mentors. | Behavioural | Mentoring Intervention Delivery |
Primary outcome
Change in Social Emotional Competence as measured by the Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ)
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
The SECQ consists of 25 items, divided into five domains:Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making.Each domain includes 5 items and each is scored from 1(never) to 5 (always) for a maximum score of 25 for each domain. An average of all 25 item responses is calculated and score range is 1.0-5.0, higher score indicating greater social emotional competence.
Change in Parenting Sense of Competence as measured by the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC)
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
The Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) contains 16 items and each is scored on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 6 (Strongly Agree) for a maximum score of 96, higher scores indicating greater parenting competence.
Change in Psychological Well-Being as measured by Psychological Well-Being (Ryff's 18-item) assessment
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Ryff's 18-item Psychological Well-Being Scale assesses six dimensions of well-being: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Each subscale consists of 3 items, rated on a 6-point Likert scale from "Strongly Disagree" (1) to "Strongly Agree" (6). Maximum score is 108 and higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.
Change in depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms as measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
DASS-21) is a validated self-report questionnaire that assesses symptoms across three domains: depression, anxiety, and stress. Each domain consists of 7 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (Did not apply to me at all)-3( Applied to me very much, or most of the time). Scores for each domain are summed and then multiplied by 2 to match the original DASS-42 scale for a maximum score of 126. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
4 secondary outcomes
Change in Academic Self-Efficacy as measured by the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES)
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)
Change in emotional and behavioral functioning as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Time frame: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Change in perceived social support as measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)
Time frame: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Change in well-being as measured by the Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment (MWBA)
Time frame: pre- and post-intervention assessments (at 10 weeks).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Jarrad Hodge, PhD principal investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mentoring Intervention Delivery in people with Socio-emotional Well-being and Psychological Well-Being, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Jarrad Hodge, PhD ((713) 486-2700, Jarrad.D.Hodge@uth.tmc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Social Emotional Competence as measured by the Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ) (time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (at 10 weeks)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jul 2025.