RECRUITING

Native Spirit: Significant Aim 3: Intervention

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

The proposed research will used community-based participatory research methods in an urban-based American Indian (AI) community to adapt, implement, and evaluate an after-school program, called Native Spirit (NS), that seeks to improve cultural identity, self-esteem, resilience, and prevent substance use by increasing cultural engagement. Prior research suggests that AI youth that are culturally engaged experience better health outcomes. Additionally, the use of culturally-specific after-school programs has been shown to increase feasibility and sustainability of prevention programs. In order to achieve the goals of this proposed study, the Principal Investigator (PI) will work with local community members and existing tribal partners to implement the 10-session culturally-grounded after-school program and evaluate the program with the following aims: Specific Aim 3 (R00): Examine the effectiveness of NS (increases exposure to local cultural values and activities), a program that seeks to prevent or decrease substance use by strengthening self-esteem, resilience, and cultural identity with 2 Indigenous communities in Arizona using a wait-list control design with 3 data collection timepoints and participant interviews.

Official Title

Native Spirit: Culturally-grounded Substance Use Prevention for Indigenous Adolescents

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-01-09
Study Completion:2026-07
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06785311

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:12 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Amanda Hunter, PhD
CONTACT
(520) 300-1457
amanda.urbina@asu.edu

Principal Investigator

Amanda Hunter, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Assistant Professor

Study Locations (Sites)

Way of Life Facility
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85256
United States
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Boys & Girls Club
Tucson, Arizona, 85746
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Arizona State University

  • Amanda Hunter, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-01-09
Study Completion Date2026-07

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-01-09
Study Completion Date2026-07

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • American Indian
  • Adolescent Health
  • Prevention
  • After-School Programs

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Substance Use
  • Self Esteem
  • Youth Drinking
  • Prevention, Suicide