Mental Health IssueNCT07129070
Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
A study testing Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training in people with Mental Health Issue and Depression, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will evaluate the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel multi-level Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy (JITT-EBP) that aims to equip mentors and mentor supervisors to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with fidelity using methods that are sustainable in rural… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Health Issue, Depression, Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 204 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 18 Dec 2025to 31 May 2028
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Youth and Parent Inclusion Criteria:
- student at a partnering rural middle school or high school
- age 12-17
- have English speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in IPT-AST
- youth's parent has English or Spanish-speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in research activities.
Youth and Parent Exclusion Criteria:
- moderate or severe depression (PHQ-9 > 10)
- active suicidal ideation with a plan and/or intent, requiring higher level of care
- Youth does not have English-speaking ability at a level to participate in IPT-AST
- youth's parent does not have English or Spanish-speaking/reading/writing ability at a level to participate in research activities.
Mentor and Mentor Supervisor Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 or older
- have completed the typical mentor or mentor supervisor screening and selection process at partnering mentoring organization (including a background check)
- are available to facilitate the program during after-school hours.
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, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
Gracie Meyer, 612-625-7240, meye3329@umn.edu
About this study
Official title: Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors: A Strategy for Implementing Evidence-Based Preventive Interventions for Youth in Rural Communities
This study will evaluate the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel multi-level Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy (JITT-EBP) that aims to equip mentors and mentor supervisors to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with fidelity using methods that are sustainable in rural communities. JITT-EBP integrates (a) self-directed, on-demand, online training modules for mentors and mentor supervisors, (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies, and (c) an apprenticeship delivery model in which EBPs are co-led by an experienced mentor and a novice mentor, providing opportunity for in-the-moment training and support. The study will conduct a pilot hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial to evaluate the use of JITT-EBP compared to usual training for implementing mentor-delivered Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), an evidence-based depression prevention program. 96 adolescents (age 12-17) and their parents, 8-18 mentors (depending on amount of turnover), and 4 mentor supervisors will be enrolled in the trial.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Depression, Anxiety
- Being tested
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategyBehavioural
IPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships.
JITT-EBP integrates (a) self-directed, on-demand, online training modules for mentors and mentor supervisors, (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies, and (c) an apprenticeship delivery model in which EBPs are co-led by an experienced mentor and a novice mentor, providing opportunity for in-the-moment training and support.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual trainingBehavioural
IPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships.
Usual training involves (a) a one-day virtual training conducted by an IPT-AST expert prior to the beginning of the intervention, and (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| IPT-AST implemented via Just-In-Time Training (JITT-EBP) | Active comparator | IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training Receives: Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy |
| IPT-AST implemented via usual training | Active comparator | IPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training Receives: Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) - Week 12
Mentor and mentor supervisor report of JITT-EBP feasibility, with higher value indicating higher feasibility
Measured: Week 12
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) - Week 12
youth, parent, mentor, and mentor supervisor report of IPT-AST acceptability, with higher value indicating higher acceptability.
Measured: Week 12
Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM) - Week 12
Mentor and mentor supervisor report of JITT-EBP appropriateness, with higher value indicating higher appropriateness.
Measured: Week 12
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) - Week 12
Youth and parent report of satisfaction with IPT-AST program, with , with higher value indicating more satisfaction.
Measured: Week 12
Secondary outcomes (26)
Fidelity
IPT-AST fidelity checklist
Measured: Week 12
Cost of implementation
Mentor Supervisor hours and hourly wages for recruitment, training, supervision, and IPT-AST delivery. IPT-AST expert hours and hourly wages for training and supervision.
Measured: Year 2
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 6
25-item scale that measures levels of anxiety and depressed mood. Higher scores indicate higher severity.
Measured: Week 6
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 12
25-item scale that measures levels of anxiety and depressed mood. Higher scores indicate higher severity.
Measured: Week 12
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 24
25-item scale that measures levels of anxiety and depressed mood. Higher scores indicate higher severity.
Measured: Week 24
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 6
A higher score on the CBQ-20 indicates a greater level of conflict in parent-adolescent relationships
Measured: Week 6
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 12
A higher score on the CBQ-20 indicates a greater level of conflict in parent-adolescent relationships
Measured: Week 12
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 24
A higher score on the CBQ-20 indicates a greater level of conflict in parent-adolescent relationships
Measured: Week 24
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 6
A higher score on the NSCH-SCS indicates a higher level of youth social skills, as reported by a parent.
Measured: Week 6
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 12
A higher score on the NSCH-SCS indicates a higher level of youth social skills, as reported by a parent.
Measured: Week 12
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 24
A higher score on the NSCH-SCS indicates a higher level of youth social skills, as reported by a parent.
Measured: Week 24
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 6
A higher score indicates greater severity of loneliness
Measured: Week 6
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 12
A higher score indicates greater severity of loneliness
Measured: Week 12
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 24
A higher score indicates greater severity of loneliness
Measured: Week 24
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 6
A higher score indicates a more positive experience in relationships with peers
Measured: Week 6
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 12
A higher score indicates a more positive experience in relationships with peers
Measured: Week 12
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 24
A higher score indicates a more positive experience in relationships with peers
Measured: Week 24
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 6
A higher score indicates more life satisfaction
Measured: Week 6
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 12
A higher score indicates more life satisfaction
Measured: Week 12
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 24
A higher score indicates more life satisfaction
Measured: Week 24
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 6
A higher score indicates more positive affect
Measured: Week 6
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 12
A higher score indicates more positive affect
Measured: Week 12
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 24
A higher score indicates more positive affect
Measured: Week 24
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 6
A higher score indicates higher self-esteem
Measured: Week 6
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 12
A higher score indicates higher self-esteem
Measured: Week 12
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 24
A higher score indicates higher self-esteem
Measured: Week 24
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Aug 2025
- Study start18 Dec 2025
- Primary completion1 Apr 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion31 May 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental Health IssueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of MinnesotaThe 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Youth, mentor supervisors, and mentors will be randomized to IPT-AST delivered via JITT-EBP or usual training. Youth will be block randomized using randomly permuted blocks of 2 and 4. Randomization for youth will be stratified by sex and level of depression symptoms (PHQ-9 \< 5 and \> 5).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 204 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel, PhD, LP, Principal investigator, University of MinnesotaLindsey Weiler, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Minnesota
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07129070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00024848
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2026
- 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 24 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors: A Strategy for Implementing Evidence-Based Preventive Interventions for Youth in Rural Communities
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07129070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00024848
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Depression, Anxiety
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 204 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MinnesotaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Aug 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.
This study will evaluate the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel multi-level Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy (JITT-EBP) that aims to equip mentors and mentor supervisors to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with fidelity using methods that are sustainable in rural communities. JITT-EBP integrates (a) self-directed, on-demand, online training modules for mentors and mentor supervisors, (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies, and (c) an apprenticeship delivery model in which EBPs are co-led by an experienced mentor and a novice mentor, providing opportunity for in-the-moment training and support. The study will conduct a pilot hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial to evaluate the use of JITT-EBP compared to usual training for implementing mentor-delivered Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), an evidence-based depression prevention program. 96 adolescents (age 12-17) and their parents, 8-18 mentors (depending on amount of turnover), and 4 mentor supervisors will be enrolled in the trial.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Youth, mentor supervisors, and mentors will be randomized to IPT-AST delivered via JITT-EBP or usual training. Youth will be block randomized using randomly permuted blocks of 2 and 4. Randomization for youth will be stratified by sex and level of depression symptoms (PHQ-9 < 5 and > 5).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| IPT-AST implemented via Just-In-Time Training (JITT-EBP) | Active comparator | Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategyIPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training |
| IPT-AST implemented via usual training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual trainingIPT-AST = Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategyIPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships. JITT-EBP integrates (a) self-directed, on-demand, online training modules for mentors and mentor supervisors, (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies, and (c) an apprenticeship delivery model in which EBPs are co-led by an experienced mentor and a novice mentor, providing opportunity for in-the-moment training and support. | Behavioural | IPT-AST implemented via Just-In-Time Training (JITT-EBP) |
| Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual trainingIPT-AST is a group-based EBP that aims to prevent depression and support emotional well-being by helping youth develop skills to foster healthy relationships. Youth learn about the links between feelings and interpersonal interactions, and they learn communication strategies and interpersonal problem-solving skills that they can apply to their relationships. Usual training involves (a) a one-day virtual training conducted by an IPT-AST expert prior to the beginning of the intervention, and (b) synchronous evidence-based supervision strategies. | Behavioural | IPT-AST implemented via usual training |
Primary outcome
Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Mentor and mentor supervisor report of JITT-EBP feasibility, with higher value indicating higher feasibility
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
youth, parent, mentor, and mentor supervisor report of IPT-AST acceptability, with higher value indicating higher acceptability.
Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Mentor and mentor supervisor report of JITT-EBP appropriateness, with higher value indicating higher appropriateness.
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Youth and parent report of satisfaction with IPT-AST program, with , with higher value indicating more satisfaction.
26 secondary outcomes
Fidelity
Time frame: Week 12
Cost of implementation
Time frame: Year 2
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 (RCADS-25) - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire-20 (CBQ-20) - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
National Survey of Children's Health Social Competence Scale (NSCH-SCS) - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
NIH Toolbox -Loneliness Ages 8-17 - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
PROMIS Pediatric Item Bank - Peer Relationships - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
NIH Toolbox - General Life Satisfaction - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v1.0 - Positive Affect - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 6
Time frame: Week 6
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) - Week 24
Time frame: Week 24
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 24 Apr 2026.
- 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.
Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel, PhD, LP principal investigator
University of Minnesota
Lindsey Weiler, PhD principal investigator
University of Minnesota
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training via Just-In-Time Training (JITT) implementation strategy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) implemented via usual training in people with Mental Health Issue and Depression, run by University of Minnesota 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?
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 2026. 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 Gracie Meyer (612-625-7240, meye3329@umn.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) - Week 12 (time frame: Week 12). 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 24 Apr 2026.