๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-14

Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students (NCT07240792)

Expanding Mental Health Access in Rural High Schools: Development and Testing of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research is being done to find out the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a college student-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in high schools in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to treat mental health problems (i.e. depression and anxiety) in adolescents. This project will respond to the need for evidence-based, acceptable, accessible, and low-cost adolescent cognitive-behavioral interventions that lead to long-term improvements in adolescents' mental health outcomes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Penn State College of Medicine โ€” Hershey, Pennsylvania

Age range: 13 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Student Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Penn State College of Medicine โ€” Hershey, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (717) 531-0003

Email: jessayli@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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