Biology, Identity & Opportunity Study (NCT03412162)
Race-based Biological Stress, Ethnic-Racial Identity, and Educational Outcomes: New Approaches to Studying Academic Achievement Gaps
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will implement an intervention designed to promote ethnic and racial identity development. It is hypothesized that the intervention will have positive effects on ethnic-racial identity development, stress biology (including sleep hours and quality and diurnal cortisol profiles), emotional well-being, executive functioning, and academic outcomes, particularly for minority youth.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Beacon Academy — Evanston, Illinois
Age range: 13 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Ethnic and Racial Identity Promotion (BEHAVIORAL)
- Academic Skills Promotion (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Beacon Academy — Evanston, Illinois
- District 202 — Evanston, Illinois
- District 219 Niles Township High Schools — Niles, Illinois
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.