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Study NCT ID:
NCT00056953
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2005-07-29
First Post:
2003-03-26
Brief Title:
Peer Mentors for Adolescents in HIV Affected Families
Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD
Organization:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD
Study Overview
Official Title:
Peer Mentors for Early Adolescents in HIV-Affected Families
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2005-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a peer mentoring program designed for youths ages 9 to 15 whose parents or guardians are HIV infected The program will focus on the youths mental health school performance alcohol and drug use personal and social behaviors and behaviors that might expose them to HIV The study is expected to enroll predominantly minority youth
Detailed Description:
This study will conduct an efficacy trial of peer mentoring for a high-risk predominantly minority population of 9- to 15-year-old youths whose parents are HIV infected The study will also determine mechanisms mediating variables through which peer mentoring improves outcomes for the mentees for example consistency and continuity of relationship teachingrole modeling emotional supportempathy advocacy and behavioral reinforcement After the conclusion of the efficacy trial the study will continue through naturalistic longitudinal research for an additional 2 years in order to examine the long-term outcomes of peer mentoring
Participants are randomized to either the peer mentoring program or a control condition a recreation program Surveys are conducted at entry into the study at 6 months 1 year and then annually for 2 years Youths will also participate in focus groups The surveys and focus groups will assess the youths psychological functioning academic adjustment alcohol and drug use HIV risk behaviors delinquentviolent behaviors peer relationships prosocial activities and copingproblem-solving skills The study will also evaluate family outcomes including parentguardian functioning and improved permanency planning
Participants are randomized to either the peer mentoring program or a control condition a recreation program Surveys are conducted at entry into the study at 6 months 1 year and then annually for 2 years Youths will also participate in focus groups The surveys and focus groups will assess the youths psychological functioning academic adjustment alcohol and drug use HIV risk behaviors delinquentviolent behaviors peer relationships prosocial activities and copingproblem-solving skills The study will also evaluate family outcomes including parentguardian functioning and improved permanency planning
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None