Va Meh Du: A Sports-based Mental Health Promotion Intervention for Karenni Refugees (NCT06921499)
Continuing and Expanding Va Meh Du, A Mental Health Promotion Program for Karenni Refugee Children and Emerging Adults
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a soccer program focused on mental health positively impacts mental health in Karenni refugee young boys and men. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does mental health education provided during a sports program improve mental health coping for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Does participation in a sports-program improve social connection for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Researchers will compare those receiving mental health education to a comparison group to see if mental health education improves mental health coping skills. Participants will: Participate weekly soccer practices for 6 months Receive mental health education or comparison activities Answer questions about their health, such as their coping skills, social connection, and physical activity
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Bamboo Roots — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Age range: 8 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Va Meh Du (Mental Health Education) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Active Compartor (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 (1 Sites)
- Bamboo Roots — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (336) 334-3240
Email: adsucaldito@uncg.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.